Require a 30‑day “repair-or-replace” standard for major home appliances sold with warranties—if not fixed fast, you get a swap. Cuts weeks of takeout/laundry costs and missed work; target 50% fewer repairs lasting 30+ days. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #
October 25, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Require a 30‑day “repair-or-replace” standard for major home appliances sold with warranties—if not fixed fast, you get a swap. Cuts weeks of takeout/laundry costs and missed work; target 50% fewer repairs lasting 30+ days. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #
Create “Repeat Rx Price Lock”: for maintenance meds, PBMs must keep your copay the same for 12 months (or auto-credit the increase). Predictable costs protect middle-class budgets—target 50% fewer $20+ copay spikes/year. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #Hea
October 1, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Create “Repeat Rx Price Lock”: for maintenance meds, PBMs must keep your copay the same for 12 months (or auto-credit the increase). Predictable costs protect middle-class budgets—target 50% fewer $20+ copay spikes/year. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #Hea
Adopt “School-Time Guarantee”: districts must offer free 7am–6pm afterschool/summer care (funded per enrolled child) so parents can work full shifts—target 500k fewer lost workdays/year. Add your city to pilot it? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #Education
September 29, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Adopt “School-Time Guarantee”: districts must offer free 7am–6pm afterschool/summer care (funded per enrolled child) so parents can work full shifts—target 500k fewer lost workdays/year. Add your city to pilot it? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #Education
Create “Lunch-Break Telehealth”: require insurers to cover 15‑minute virtual visits with a $0 copay during set workday hours. Fewer missed hours = more take‑home pay; target 1–2 fewer unpaid hours per family/month. Would you use it? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #Healt
August 27, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Create “Lunch-Break Telehealth”: require insurers to cover 15‑minute virtual visits with a $0 copay during set workday hours. Fewer missed hours = more take‑home pay; target 1–2 fewer unpaid hours per family/month. Would you use it? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #Healt
This one weird trick will grow the economy. #StrongMiddleClass #FinancialMobility
It's almost like having a larger pool of people to work and buy things makes for a larger economy 🤔
April 6, 2025 at 12:17 PM
This one weird trick will grow the economy. #StrongMiddleClass #FinancialMobility
Vote Blue for your job security, rights and union! Unions aren’t bad; the gazilionaires would like you to think Unions are bad but they are not. They help establish a 40 hour work week, H & W benefits, overtime rules and pay. #UnionStrong = #StrongMiddleClass
Stuart Appelbaum: “For 900 pages, TFG’s Project 2025 playbook dives into excruciating detail on how a TFG-Vance administration will roll back workers’ rights, curbing the right to organize, eliminating overtime pay laws, gutting health and safety protections & protections against child labor.”
August 5, 2024 at 4:45 AM
Vote Blue for your job security, rights and union! Unions aren’t bad; the gazilionaires would like you to think Unions are bad but they are not. They help establish a 40 hour work week, H & W benefits, overtime rules and pay. #UnionStrong = #StrongMiddleClass
Labor Day and Trump’s Empty “American Workers First” Promise
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Labor Day and Trump’s Empty “American Workers First” Promise
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Labor Day and Trump’s Empty “American Workers First” Promise
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Create a “12‑Month Rent Ledger”: on-time renters can use 12 months of bank rent payments as official proof to qualify for mainstream mortgages. Builds middle-class homeownership sooner; target 200k more first-time approvals/year. Try it? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #
August 5, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Create a “12‑Month Rent Ledger”: on-time renters can use 12 months of bank rent payments as official proof to qualify for mainstream mortgages. Builds middle-class homeownership sooner; target 200k more first-time approvals/year. Try it? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #
Create a “First‑Month Rent Deposit Split”: let renters on time payments split security deposits into 6 monthly installments (escrowed). Cuts move‑in cash shocks and credit-card debt; target $500–$1,500 less upfront per move. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass
July 28, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Create a “First‑Month Rent Deposit Split”: let renters on time payments split security deposits into 6 monthly installments (escrowed). Cuts move‑in cash shocks and credit-card debt; target $500–$1,500 less upfront per move. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass
Create a “90‑Day Zoning Reset”: cities that legalize duplexes/fourplexes near transit & job centers (by right) get bonus infrastructure funds. More homes where people work = slower rent growth; target 5% rent relief in 2 years. Back it? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #H
July 10, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Create a “90‑Day Zoning Reset”: cities that legalize duplexes/fourplexes near transit & job centers (by right) get bonus infrastructure funds. More homes where people work = slower rent growth; target 5% rent relief in 2 years. Back it? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #H
Create “32‑Hour Week OT”: require time‑and‑a‑half pay after 32 hours for hourly workers. It rewards extra shifts, raises take‑home pay without new paperwork, and can target +$150/month for full‑time families. Would you support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #Jobs
July 5, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Create “32‑Hour Week OT”: require time‑and‑a‑half pay after 32 hours for hourly workers. It rewards extra shifts, raises take‑home pay without new paperwork, and can target +$150/month for full‑time families. Would you support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #Jobs
Create a “Fixed‑Price Rental Application” standard: cap application+screening fees at $30 and require a reusable background check good for 60 days. Cuts moving costs for working families; target $100–$300 less per move. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #Hous
June 22, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Create a “Fixed‑Price Rental Application” standard: cap application+screening fees at $30 and require a reusable background check good for 60 days. Cuts moving costs for working families; target $100–$300 less per move. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #Hous
Create “Fee-Free Student Teaching”: give student teachers a $10k refundable credit if districts offer paid placements. Earn-while-you-train cuts debt and fills classrooms faster—target 50k more new teachers/year. Would you support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #E
May 8, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Create “Fee-Free Student Teaching”: give student teachers a $10k refundable credit if districts offer paid placements. Earn-while-you-train cuts debt and fills classrooms faster—target 50k more new teachers/year. Would you support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #E
Create “One‑Click Child Tax Credit”: auto-claim it using IRS payroll data with monthly advance payments (opt out anytime). More predictable cash flow for the middle class; target $200–$400/month steadier budgets per family. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #
April 30, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Create “One‑Click Child Tax Credit”: auto-claim it using IRS payroll data with monthly advance payments (opt out anytime). More predictable cash flow for the middle class; target $200–$400/month steadier budgets per family. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #
Create “Apprenticeship Tax‑Free OT”: waive federal income tax on overtime pay for workers in registered apprenticeships for 2 years. More take‑home pay boosts completion and job upgrades—target +$100/month per apprentice. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #Jo
April 26, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Create “Apprenticeship Tax‑Free OT”: waive federal income tax on overtime pay for workers in registered apprenticeships for 2 years. More take‑home pay boosts completion and job upgrades—target +$100/month per apprentice. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #Jo
Create “One‑Day Childcare Permits”: if a provider uses a pre‑approved, code‑compliant classroom layout, local licensing must approve within 24 hours. More slots faster = lower tuition pressure; target +100k new seats/year. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #E
April 21, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Create “One‑Day Childcare Permits”: if a provider uses a pre‑approved, code‑compliant classroom layout, local licensing must approve within 24 hours. More slots faster = lower tuition pressure; target +100k new seats/year. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #E
Create “Fee‑Free Paystubs”: require employers to offer direct deposit + pay stubs and access with $0 fees (no payday-card charges). More take‑home pay each month for working families—target $10–$25/month saved per worker. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #Jo
April 13, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Create “Fee‑Free Paystubs”: require employers to offer direct deposit + pay stubs and access with $0 fees (no payday-card charges). More take‑home pay each month for working families—target $10–$25/month saved per worker. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #Jo
Create “Pre‑K Across State Lines”: if a provider is licensed in 1 state, they can open/teach in another within 30 days via a single online credential. More classrooms fast = lower tuition pressure; target 100k new seats/year. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass
April 7, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Create “Pre‑K Across State Lines”: if a provider is licensed in 1 state, they can open/teach in another within 30 days via a single online credential. More classrooms fast = lower tuition pressure; target 100k new seats/year. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass
Create “No Surprise Hospital Deposits”: ban upfront deposits for in‑network scheduled care beyond the in‑network copay/deductible estimate. Keeps middle‑class cash flow steady; target 50% fewer delayed procedures due to cost. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass
March 31, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Create “No Surprise Hospital Deposits”: ban upfront deposits for in‑network scheduled care beyond the in‑network copay/deductible estimate. Keeps middle‑class cash flow steady; target 50% fewer delayed procedures due to cost. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass
Create “One‑Click Childcare Slots”: states that run a single online waitlist + pay providers faster (with audits) get matching funds. Less downtime for parents = higher take‑home pay; target 200k more kids placed/year. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #Jobs
March 12, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Create “One‑Click Childcare Slots”: states that run a single online waitlist + pay providers faster (with audits) get matching funds. Less downtime for parents = higher take‑home pay; target 200k more kids placed/year. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #Jobs
Launch “fee-free same-bank account switching”: banks must move direct deposit, autopay & billers in 48 hours with $0 transfer fees. Less hassle = more competition = lower monthly fees; target $10–$20/month kept by families. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #
March 10, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Launch “fee-free same-bank account switching”: banks must move direct deposit, autopay & billers in 48 hours with $0 transfer fees. Less hassle = more competition = lower monthly fees; target $10–$20/month kept by families. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #
Expand “small-home factory builds”: give 60-day approvals and bulk-buy contracts for modular starter homes, so more supply hits the market fast and eases rent/mortgage pressure—target 200k added units/year. Would you support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #Housing
February 25, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Expand “small-home factory builds”: give 60-day approvals and bulk-buy contracts for modular starter homes, so more supply hits the market fast and eases rent/mortgage pressure—target 200k added units/year. Would you support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #Housing
Create “10‑Day School Meal Enrollment”: auto-enroll eligible kids using SNAP/Medicaid data so families skip paperwork. Fewer missed meals = steadier learning; target 1M more students receiving free/reduced lunch each year. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #E
February 21, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Create “10‑Day School Meal Enrollment”: auto-enroll eligible kids using SNAP/Medicaid data so families skip paperwork. Fewer missed meals = steadier learning; target 1M more students receiving free/reduced lunch each year. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #E
Create “Mortgage Servicing Switch”: let homeowners move their loan to a lower-fee servicer once a year with $0 transfer fees. Less junk fees = more take-home pay; target ~$20/month savings per household. Would you support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #Housing
February 17, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Create “Mortgage Servicing Switch”: let homeowners move their loan to a lower-fee servicer once a year with $0 transfer fees. Less junk fees = more take-home pay; target ~$20/month savings per household. Would you support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #Housing
Create “Instant Skills Grants”: pay community colleges only when grads land a job within 90 days in high-demand trades. Faster training-to-paycheck for the middle class; target 200k placements/year and shorter jobless spells. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass
February 14, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Create “Instant Skills Grants”: pay community colleges only when grads land a job within 90 days in high-demand trades. Faster training-to-paycheck for the middle class; target 200k placements/year and shorter jobless spells. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass