DUCKWORTH HOSTS "WE CAN'T AFFORD THIS" TELEPHONE TOWN HALL

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth issued the following press release:

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Tonight, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) hosted a telephone town hall to hear firsthand how Illinois families are enduring higher grocery, gas and health care costs. During her "We Can't Afford This" Telephone Town Hall, Duckworth discussed the devastating consequences that Trump's Medicaid cuts, tariffs and ongoing illegal war are having on their wallets. She also highlighted her ongoing work to hold the Trump Administration accountable while supporting Illinois families and protecting the essential programs they rely on.

"Grocery bills, energy bills and health care bills are piling up. From Elgin to Romeoville to Chicago, families a...