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Midland Daily News: Expiring ACA subsidies a key issue in government shutdown
October 27, 2025
In The News

By Abigail VanderMolen, Associated Press

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The government shutdown has reopened debate on a central issue for both major political parties in the last 15 years: the future of health coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
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WNEM: Democratic MI lawmakers suggest solution to potential food stamp suspension
October 27, 2025
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By James Felton

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Sounding the alarm on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) with just days before food stamps are suspended for millions, Democratic Michigan lawmakers are urging the Trump administration to act.
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Reps. McDonald Rivet, Scholten Call on the Trump Administration to Continue Food Assistance During Shutdown
October 27, 2025
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WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) are leading Michigan Democrats in calling on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins to use contingency funds to continue food assistance for families in Michigan and across the country during the federal government shutdown.

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Rep. McDonald Rivet press conference on health care
Rep. McDonald Rivet Launches Portal to Empower Constituents Impacted by Skyrocketing Health Care Costs
October 10, 2025
Press Release

FLINT— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) announced a new portal where constituents can share the impact of rising health care costs on them and their families.

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WNEM: Congresswoman McDonald Rivet calls on peers to reverse Medicaid cuts, extend ACA premium tax credits
October 6, 2025
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By James Felton

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Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet was in Saginaw, calling on her peers to reverse trillion-dollar cuts to Medicaid and to extend the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits set to expire at the end of the year.
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Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Statement on Government Shutdown
October 1, 2025
Press Release

FLINT— Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement on the federal government shutdown, which started at midnight on October 1, 2025.

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Government Shutdown FAQs
As your Member of Congress, I want to ensure you have the information you need regarding the 2025 federal government shutdown and how it might affect you. Below are some frequently asked questions about a shutdown and key information you need to know.
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Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Statement on Shooting at Church in Grand Blanc
September 28, 2025
Press Release
GRAND BLANC— Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement after a shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan.
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MLIVE: Congresswoman calls for EPA to pay now for failed oversight during Flint water crisis
September 25, 2025
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By Ron Fonger

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U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet says the federal government needs to acknowledge its oversight failures during the Flint water crisis and start negotiating a settlement with city residents.
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Rep. McDonald Rivet Leads Bipartisan Bill to Support Law Enforcement & Crack Down on Identity Theft
September 25, 2025
Press Release

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) introduced the bipartisan Protect Your PIN Act. This bill, supported by Republicans and Democrats, will protect Americans from identity theft by enabling local law enforcement agencies to use federal resources to combat these crimes. 

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