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October 26, 2017
"The bill we are debating today is not a real effort at responsible budgeting. It’s a means to an end. A single-minded plan to make it easier to enact tax cuts for the wealthy and big corporations, regardless of the consequences for everyone else."
October 24, 2017
"This is not a real effort at responsible budgeting. It’s a means to an end. A single-minded plan to make it far easier to enact tax cuts for the wealthy and big corporations, regardless of the consequences for everyone else."
Issues:FY18 Republican Budget
October 20, 2017
"This is not responsible governing or even rational budgeting. It is a shameful plan to give more to the wealthy, no matter the cost to our economy or the American people."
October 13, 2017
"As a result of his decision, American families across the country will see their health care costs soar next year."
October 12, 2017
"With one signature, President Trump is now jeopardizing the health security of millions of Americans. The President’s executive order calls for allowing insurance companies to build a huge market of junk plans, which will return us to the days where American families are one major illness or accident away from bankruptcy."
October 5, 2017
"By voting for this shockingly extreme budget proposal, House Republicans have said loud and clear that they care more about giving giant tax breaks to the wealthy and big corporations than supporting our families or growing our economy."
Issues:FY18 Republican Budget
October 5, 2017
"Democrats believe in a government that prioritizes American families, and they should be the priorities of this Congress. I, therefore, urge my colleagues to oppose the Republican budget and support the Democratic alternative."
Issues:FY18 Democratic Budget
October 4, 2017
"This budget isn’t about conservative policy or reducing the size of our debt and deficits. It’s not even about American families. This budget is about one thing – using budget reconciliation to ram through giant tax giveaways to the wealthy and big corporations - and to do it without bipartisan support."
Issues:FY18 Republican Budget
October 4, 2017
During his presidential campaign, then President-elect Trump vowed he would not touch such critical programs that middle class Americans rely on when they are in most need. Democrats urged the President to keep this promise and reject the GOP’s proposals, which include roughly $500 billion in cuts to Medicare and more than $1trillion in cuts to Medicaid.
October 3, 2017
"Democrats have a different budget and a far different vision for our country. We invest in programs that will grow our economy, create good paying jobs, and provide real support for working families. We make a strong commitment to infrastructure, education, retirement security, child care for hard working parents, and affordable, quality health care for all Americans."