Republicans would rather shut down the government than address the health care crisis they created. Trump and Republicans are holding the federal government hostage while ripping away Americans’ health care and jacking up costs. While Republicans went home for a vacation this week, Democrats are fighting to cancel the cuts, lower costs, and save health care. WHAT’S AT STAKE: Health insurance companies are jacking up premiums at the highest rate in 15 years, and costs for 22 million Americans are set to skyrocket by an average of over 75% because Republicans have failed to extend Affordable Care Act premium tax credits in their budget bill. If you have a Republican Representative, call them NOW and tell them you are outraged.