Dear ,

In Charles Dickens' story of Ebenezer Scrooge, the ghost of Jacob Marley forces Scrooge to confront a lifetime of indifference to the struggles of others, and to reckon with a haunting question: "Why did I walk through crowds of fellow-beings with my eyes turned down?"

Unfortunately, we are seeing this type of "Scrooge-like" behavior by Republican leaders in Washington right now. This week, Republican leaders in Congress adjourned – and Congress officially headed home for their winter break. You read that right: Republican leaders left the U.S. Capitol to be with their families, but they've left millions of our families in the shadow of a looming health care crisis.

Republican leaders adjourned without extending the expiring health care tax credits that keep insurance affordable for 20 million Americans. Click here to tell Republican leaders in Congress: Don't look away. Restore subsidies now!

CLICK HERE TO TELL CONGRESS: RESTORE SUBSIDIES NOW

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Unless Republican leaders in Congress have a change of heart like Scrooge and passes a retroactive fix the moment they return in January, the impact will be devastating:

Sticker Shock: Families will see their health care costs more than double—an average increase of $1,016 per person.

* The "Tiny Tims" are at risk: Over a million children gained coverage because of these credits. Without them, parents will be forced to choose between medicine for their kids and putting food on the table.

* Billionaires over Families: While the administration focuses on tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy, 20 million hardworking "fellow-beings" are being left to bear the brunt of skyrocketing costs.

Sign our emergency petition: Congress must pass a clean, retroactive extension of health care tax credits immediately!

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Here is the petition text you'll be signing:

"The health and security of our families is not a political game. By allowing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits to expire, 20 million Americans could be forced into a financial crisis. Congress must return in January and immediately pass a clean, retroactive extension of these tax credits—and add a special enrollment period for people to sign up—to ensure no family is left without care."

We need Congress to return in January with their eyes open—and we need Republican leaders ready to value the health and security of families of their own constituents and of America. Add your name now to tell Congress to fix the health care price hike!

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Thank you for being the heart of this movement. Your voice is what ensures that the needs of moms and families can never be ignored.

With immense gratitude,

Kristin, Nate, and the entire MomsRising/MamásConPoder team

P.S. This rapid-response work is only possible because of our independent supporters. Because we are so effective, the current administration is specifically targeting organizations like ours—and the foundations that support us—to try and silence the voices of moms. Can you chip in today to help us reach our $25,000 year-end match? We're nearing $8k raised right now and every dollar you give is doubled!

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