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February 16, 2017
“The Office of Management and Budget plays a vital role in addressing the budget opportunities and challenges facing our nation," said Yarmuth. "I encourage Director Mulvaney to partner with Congress on a commonsense, bipartisan path that makes smart investments to grow our economy and provides a better future for families struggling to get ahead."
February 15, 2017
"This rule will jeopardize health care and add to the chaos Congressional Republicans are already injecting into the health insurance marketplace," Yarmuth said. "It should be abandoned."
February 14, 2017
"The budget, at the end of the day, is a powerful moral document,” said Rep. Jayapal. “It reflects our priorities and investments as a country. With every budget we pass, we should be standing up for the working class, protecting those who are most vulnerable, and fighting income inequality."
February 8, 2017
“As Republicans in Congress simultaneously pursue repeal of the law without an immediate replacement, we are concerned the recent Executive Order could sabotage the law’s coverage gains and destabilize insurance markets in the interim,” the Members wrote in a letter sent to HHS today.
February 7, 2017
Ranking Member John Yarmuth announces the Democratic members of the House Budget Committee for the 115th Congress.
February 3, 2017
Congressman John Yarmuth comments on the January 2017 jobs report.
February 2, 2017
Congressman Yarmuth spoke out against the negative consequences of House Republican efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, pass un-funded tax breaks for the rich, and block immigrants and refugees from entering our country.
January 25, 2017
At Budget Committee Hearing on ACA, Witness Says a Tom Price-style tax credit could mean deductibles of $25,000 for individuals and $50,000 for families.
January 24, 2017
Read Ranking Member John Yarmuth's opening statement at a hearing on the Affordable Care Act.
January 24, 2017
"Eight years ago, President Obama inherited a record deficit and the weakest economy since the Great Depression. Today, our deficits have been cut by more than half and we have a healthy economy backed by 75 consecutive months of job growth. We need to build on that progress, but Republican Leadership continues to demonstrate that they are committed to moving us backward and leaving American families behind."