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Rep. Ro Khanna, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing California's 17th district, has recently expressed concerns through a series of tweets regarding pressing issues affecting both global health and the healthcare system in the United States. His statements highlight his advocacy for changes in policy to address these challenges.

On February 1, 2025, Rep. Khanna addressed the consequences of halting foreign aid, stating that "The pause in foreign aid is leading to the spread of malaria and disease. This is unconscionable." This tweet underscores his concern about the impact of reduced international assistance on global health crises.

In another tweet dated February 2, 2025, he highlighted issues within the U.S. healthcare system by citing a statistic: "Nearly one-quarter of doctors say prior authorization has 'led to a serious adverse event for a patient in their care.' Big corporations are forcing doctors to put patients after profits." He advocates for Medicare for All alongside Senator Sanders as a solution to ensure that medical professionals can prioritize patient care over corporate interests.

Additionally, Rep. Khanna announced an upcoming town hall meeting via a tweet on February 2, 2025: "My February town hall is happening tomorrow! Join me, Monday, February 3rd, at 6:00 pm PT at Bishop Elementary School (theatre), 450 N Sunnyvale Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 for updates on my latest work in Congress." This meeting aims to provide constituents with updates on his congressional activities and initiatives.