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Seniors Task Force Co-Chairs Schakowsky and Matsui take on Republican Efforts to Raise Costs for Seniors
October 4, 2017
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This week the Center for Medicare andamp; Medicaid Services' (CMS) independent Actuary told leaders of the Senate Finance and House Energy andamp; Commerce Committees that Trumpcare would lead to higher Medicare Part B premiums for seniors across the country in order to provide a tax break to pharmaceutical corporations. The CMS Actuary estimated that Medicare Part B premiums would increase by $8.7 billion in total over the next ten years.

Issues:Health CareSeniors
Matsui Introduces Bill to Provide Training for Jobs of Tomorrow
October 4, 2017
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Legislation Would Create "Innovation Corps" to Incentivize Recent Graduates to Help Train Workers Displaced by Automation

Issues:TechnologyInnovation and TechnologyEconomy and JobsEducation
Congresswoman Matsui Statement on President Trump's 2018 Proposed Budget
October 4, 2017
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Congresswoman Matsui Statement on President Trump's 2018 Proposed Budget

Issues:Economy and Jobs
Matsui, Guthrie Introduce Bill for Newborn Hearing Screening
October 4, 2017
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Matsui, Guthrie Introduce Bill for Newborn Hearing Screening

Senators Portman, Kaine Introduce Senate Companion Bill

Issues:Health Care
Congresswoman Matsui Statement on Trump Administration's Move to Revisit Fuel Efficiency Standards
October 4, 2017
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Congresswoman Matsui Statement on Trump Administration's Move to Revisit Fuel Efficiency Standards

Issues:Clean Energy and ClimateEnvironment
Grant Awarded to the Crocker Art Museum to Launch " Block by Block 2.0" Project
October 4, 2017
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Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) announced that the Crocker Art Museum has been awarded a $227,909 Museums for America matching grant in support of its "Block by Block 2.0" project. Collaborating with local partners, the project will bring the Art Ark mobile museum, as well as pop-up art educational experiences and internships, to Promise Zone neighborhoods in Sacramento. "Everyone deserves access to the creative power of art," said Congresswoman Doris Matsui.
Matsui Statement on Graham-Cassidy TrumpCare Bill
October 4, 2017
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Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement on the latest proposal by Senators Graham and Cassidy to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA): "Even after people across the country repeatedly rejected TrumpCare, Republicans are intent on pushing through its most devastating provisions. This latest version would gut protections for people with pre-existing conditions, implement an age tax on older Americans, and make the deepest cuts to Medicaid yet.
Issues:Health Care
Matsui Leads 20 Energy & Commerce Committee Members in Calling for Immediate Action on CHIP and CHC Funding
October 4, 2017
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Letter Urges Five-Year Extension of Full Funding for Health Programs

Issues:Health Care
Schakowsky and Matsui Introduce Geriatrics Workforce Legislation
October 4, 2017
Press Release
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and Congresswoman Doris Matsui, Co-Chairs of the Seniors Task Force, introduced H.R. 3713, the Geriatrics Workforce and Caregiver Enhancement Act. This bipartisan bill invests in geriatric training and caregiver programs to create a well-trained workforce to provide coordinated quality care for older adults. After introducing the legislation, Reps.
Issues:Health CareSeniors
Matsui Statement on Broadcast Incentive Auction Hearing
October 4, 2017
Press Release
Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement following the House Energy andamp; Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing titled, "The Broadcast Incentive Auction: Update on Repacking Opportunities and Challenges": "We rely on our local broadcast stations for accurate news and information, especially during times of crisis.
Issues:Technology