Mike Lawler | Congressman, U.S. House New York District 17 | 12-18-25

Sid & Friends In The Morning

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🗓️ 18 December 2025

⏱️ 21 minutes

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Congressman Mike Lawler calls in to discuss his bipartisan efforts to address healthcare premium increases by extending the enhanced premium tax credits from the Affordable Care Act (ACA), alongside implementing insurance reforms. Lawler explains the necessity of these measures to manage rising costs, criticizes the ACA for benefiting insurance companies, and calls for more extensive healthcare reforms. Despite facing opposition within his party, Lawler emphasizes the importance of working in a bipartisan manner for the benefit of Americans. He also criticizes Democratic leaders and policies for contributing to high costs and economic issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This National Foster Care Month, Marine Toys for Tots, is providing hope to children who needed most.
0:05.8	Staff Sergeant James Caldwell, who grew up in foster care himself, shares that while handing out gifts at a Toys for Tots distribution event,
0:12.7	a little girl looked up at him, reached into her bag, pulled out a stuffed animal, and said,
0:16.5	someone needs to make sure you get a toy too. That simple gesture embodies the heart of marine Toys for Tots.
0:22.6	Ensuring every child, including those in foster care, experiences the kindness that can transform their future.
0:27.8	Visit Toysfor Tots.org today.
0:30.1	Think about cheese.
0:31.8	Make your thoughts cheesier.
0:34.0	Now add 100% chicken breast fillet, Chipotle sauce and amegas cheese melt
0:38.3	And it's giving the new cheesy chicken stack at McDonald's
0:41.3	Did we mention it's cheesy?
0:43.9	Cheez
0:44.3	Availments with the 4th of Jan 2026 from 11am
0:48.1	Plus and participation may vary, subject to availability.
0:50.1	Late in the 6am hour on this Thursday morning, Mr. Salt, the king of Rockland County, the amazing congressman, my dear friend Mike Lawler, who spent a lot of time with me and Danielle at that Trump Hanukkah party on Tuesday night.
1:04.9	Hopping on right now, but let me tell you what a horrible person Mike is, okay?
1:09.1	So Mike was hoping and praying.
1:12.3	Forget about invite me up to the podium on stage.
1:14.5	Forget about that.
1:15.9	Mike was hoping and praying that President Trump wouldn't even include my name in his speech.
1:24.5	He just wanted to see me fall apart in front of 300 people. Is that not true, Michael?
1:33.4	Oh, a thousand percent. I wanted to see you cry like a little girl. It would have, it would
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