""If we get a representative here who is representing Los Angeles or parts of Pomona or something like that, she's not going to be used to our lifestyles, or whoever that Congress person is," he said. "We need someone who knows who we are." Norco's current representative, Republican Ken Calvert, was born and raised in Corona, which is just one town over. He's represented District 41 for more than 30 years. Pettinger abhors the idea of Proposition 50 taking Calvert away."
"Open enrollment for the state healthcare marketplace, Covered California, begins Saturday. For more than 2 million state residents, that means they can renew their healthcare plans or shop around for a new coverage plan-but premiums under the program are expected to skyrocket without help from the federal government. Prices are expected to more than double for Covered California because federal tax credits that help fund the program will expire at the end of the year, unless congress can come together and keep them going. However, while Democrats are in support of extending the tax credits, Republicans say there is no rush to decide whether to extend them or not."
Residents fear redistricting under Proposition 50 could replace a long-serving local representative and weaken local influence and services. Ken Calvert has deep local roots, more than 30 years representing District 41, service on the House Appropriations Committee, and delivered regional infrastructure projects such as bridges and a recycled water treatment plant. Opponents describe the measure as a state power grab that could change congressional control. Meanwhile, Covered California open enrollment begins amid a looming loss of federal tax credits. Premiums are expected to rise sharply, potentially more than doubling, unless Congress extends the credits, and partisan disagreement delays a resolution.
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