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MLIVE: SNAP benefits can’t continue to be part of political game, McDonald Rivet says
November 3, 2025
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By Ron Fonger

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McDonald Rivet, D-Bay City, said Monday that the Trump administration’s move to restore some food assistance without resolving the shutdown is “another example of this (program) being a political tool.”
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Reps. McDonald Rivet, Lee, Horsford Lead Battleground Democrats in Demanding Congress Extend ACA Tax Credits
Rep. McDonald Rivet Statement on Sky-High Health Care Costs NOW Public on the ACA Marketplace
October 29, 2025
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WASHINGTON— Today, as the Affordable Care Act “window shopping” begins and Michigan families can view the increasing cost of health insurance for 2026, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement. 

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Midland Daily News: Expiring ACA subsidies a key issue in government shutdown
October 27, 2025
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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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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
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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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Michigan Advance: McDonald Rivet calls on Congress to preserve health care tax credits
September 23, 2025
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By Kyle Davidson

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U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet joined with members of the nonpartisan Citizens Research Council and Protect Our Care Michigan on Tuesday, with the Bay City Democrat asking her peers in Congress to extend tax credits helping thousands of Michiganders pay for health insurance.
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Reps. McDonald Rivet, Lee, Horsford Lead Battleground Democrats in Demanding Congress Extend ACA Tax Credits
ICYMI: Reps. McDonald Rivet, Lee, Horsford Lead Battleground Democrats in Demanding Congress Extend ACA Tax Credits
September 18, 2025
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WASHINGTON— Today, Representatives Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08), Susie Lee (NV-03), and Steven Horsford (NV-04) led three dozen battleground House Democrats in sending a letter to Congressional Leadership calling for the extension of the ACA tax credits.

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The Flint Courier News: MSU’s Flint Registry celebrates $4.8 million in federal funding to continue operations
August 6, 2025
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By Tanya Terry

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After receiving $4.8 million in federal funding, the Flint Registry has announced they will continue operations through 2026.
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WJRT: Congresswoman seeks to extend health insurance tax credits
July 24, 2025
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By Ryan Jeltema

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Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet is urging Republicans to help prevent rising health care costs by supporting a new bill.
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McDonald Rivet Urges House Republicans to Join Her and Prevent Health Care Costs from Skyrocketing
July 22, 2025
Press Release

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) is calling on Republicans in Congress to join her and make Affordable Care Act tax credits permanent to prevent health care costs from skyrocketing in January.

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