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RFK WATCH: 314 Action Calls Out RFK Jr.’s Hypocrisy and Silence on SNAP Fight

As a Senator, Robert F. Kennedy urged lawmakers to expand the Food Stamp program and today, RFK Jr. is destroying his father’s anti-poverty legacy. As funding for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) runs out on November 1st, RFK Jr. remains silent. In response, 314 Action President Shaughnessy Naughton released the following statement: “Today, RFK Jr. […]

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RECAP: 314 Action, Rep. Lauren Underwood, Rep. Kelly Morrison, Doctors and Storytellers Slam Republicans over ACA Premium Spikes and SNAP Funding

Today, 314 Action held a virtual press conference ahead of open enrollment as millions of Americans prepare to face skyrocketing insurance premiums and SNAP funding runs out this weekend. 314 Action President Shaughnessy Naughton was joined by Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Rep. Kelly Morrison (MN-03), storytellers, and Democratic doctors and nurses running for office: Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez (WI-GOV), Dr. Richard Pan (CA-03), and Dr. Tina Shah (NJ-07).

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Democratic Doctors and Scientists Raise Over $10 Million as Trump Admin Ramps Up Attacks on Science, Health Care

Today, 314 Action Fund, the nation’s only organization working to recruit, train and elect doctors and scientists announced that Democratic doctors and scientists raised over $10 million last quarter. 314 Action Fund is currently working with 49 STEM candidates running in federal or statewide races in 2026 across 22 states. Together, they have collectively raised over $10 million in Q3.

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314 Action Statement on Republicans’ Mass Layoffs

“Today, Trump escalated his war on health care by firing thousands of federal employees, in addition to the over 32,000 HHS employees already furloughed. All year, he’s been gutting crucial research and funding from these institutions—and now he’s throwing oil on the fire.

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314 Action Fund Endorses Manny Rutinel to Flip Colorado’s Eighth Congressional District

Today 314 Action Fund, the nation’s only organization dedicated to recruiting, training and electing doctors and scientists, endorsed Manny Rutinel to flip Colorado’s 8th Congressional District.

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314 Action Fund Endorses Dr. Thomas Fisher for Illinois’ Seventh Congressional District

Today 314 Action Fund, the nation’s only organization dedicated to recruiting, training and electing doctors and scientists, endorsed Dr. Thomas Fisher for Illinois’ 7th Congressional District. As a board-certified emergency medical doctor, Dr. Fisher is a Guardian of Public Health candidate. He’s answering the call to serve his community as 314 Action works to elect more doctors, nurses and health care professionals to office.

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NEW POLL: Majority of Americans Want ACA Subsidies Extended

“Poll after poll shows the vast majority of Americans, regardless of political party, want to see ACA subsidies extended. We’re already living in an affordability crisis and if Republicans in Congress fail to act, their health care costs will go through the roof,” said Shaughnessy Naughton, President of 314 Action.

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314 Action Statement on Passing of Jane Goodall

Following tragic news of the passing of renowned scientist and primatologist Jane Goodall, 314 Action President Shaughnessy Naughton released the following statement:

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314 Action Statement on Republican Health Care Shutdown

All year, Republicans have waged war on health care, slashing Medicaid, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act by $1 trillion dollars, dismantling the CDC and eroding trust in vaccines. Now, they have shut down the government because they refuse to continue subsidies that make health care affordable on the ACA marketplace and threatened to gut health care even further. This is an all-out assault on health care in America and proof that Republicans can’t govern.

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314 Action Fund Endorses Sara Rodriguez for Wisconsin Governor

Today 314 Action Fund, the nation’s only organization dedicated to recruiting, training and electing doctors and scientists announced the endorsement of Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez for Wisconsin Governor. As a registered nurse and public health leader, Rodriguez is a Guardian of Public Health candidate. She’s answering the call to serve her state as 314 Action works to elect 100 new doctors, nurses and health care professionals to office by 2030.

Republicans cut funding in their communities. Now, these scientists are running!

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