Listen "WCPT 820 Interview: Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL)"
Episode Synopsis
Joan Esposito is joined by Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL). Congressman Bill Foster discussed the challenges faced by Democrats in maintaining Affordable Care Act tax credits, which support 400,000 Illinois residents. "If these tax credits are allowed to expire," Foster told WCPT, "a lot of Illinois families are going to see premiums double, and some are going to see an increase of over $17,000 a year." He also addressed the violent behavior of ICE agents in Illinois, including the mistreatment of detainees and the use of excessive force against peaceful protesters. He emphasized the need for comprehensive immigration reform and called for stronger legal frameworks to prevent future abuses. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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