Backlash Builds in the States: Constituents Demand ACA Tax Credit Extension, End of Shutdown

One official week into the shutdown and Republican lawmakers are taking heat back home. Voters are outraged at the GOP trifecta’s choice to shut down the government instead of extending tax credits that help everyday people afford health insurance.

While GOP leadership refuses to negotiate and members have left town, their constituents are showing up — demanding Congress reopen the government and stop healthcare costs from doubling (or more).

Here’s what it looks like on the ground:

VIEW FROM THE STATES

PENNSYLVANIA

WNEP (ABC - Scranton) - Vigil held at Scranton City Hall amidst healthcare concerns from the government shutdown

Times Leader - Dozens gather for vigil for thousands who could lose health care coverage

WOLF (Fox - Scranton) - Scrantonians hold candle vigil for Affordable Care Act tax credits

The Keystone - Rob Bresnahan’s constituents hold vigil for Pennsylvanians who’ll lose health care coverage

NEBRASKA

WOWT (Omaha) - Nebraskans, representatives respond to government shutdown

ILLINOIS

KFVS - Doctors and nurses work to protect Medicaid and Medicare

ALABAMA