Oppose Kavanaugh court confirmation
Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn,
As one of your constituents, I want you to know that I am vehemently against the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court.
He stands against workers, net neutrality and many other topics I am very passionate about. Should you vote to confirm him, I will campaign against your re-election 100 percent. Not just vote against you — but actively work for an opposing campaign. He is unacceptable. I will take it as a personal affront, as well as a vote against the benefit of your own constituency, if you assist in his confirmation. Thank you for your time. Please consider your decision with care for your political future. Act’s protections apply to people on employer-sponsored plans, not just those who purchase insurance on ACA exchanges.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit — joined by 19 other states — aims to overturn basic consumer protections, such as the provision that allows children under 26 to be covered under their parents’ plans, the prohibition on lifetime and yearly dollar limits on coverage, and free preventive care. These protections apply to 180 million Americans, including those who get their health insurance through their employer.
If Paxton succeeds, Austin companies could provide only junk insurance plans, with exclusions for pre-existing conditions — and with lifetime and annual limits. All of us need to be paying attention.
As reported by the American-Statesman’s Amanda O’Donnell, the Farmer’s Almanac is predicting a “stinging cold, average precipitation” winter for Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, New Mexico and Oklahoma. However, during the month of December, above-normal precipitation is expected in the South. The almanac also predicts that heavy rain will kick off fall in Texas in early October and bring with it lower temperatures along the Gulf Coast. The Farmers’ Almanac uses a formula developed in 1818 to make long-range weather predictions. wear it this winter come hell or high water. Michael Ketler: Snow is overrated.
Barb Murphy: Y’all need rain right now for the ranches. Winter is way far off.