New Democrat Coalition Leadership Slams House GOP Passage of President Trump’s Cuts to Foreign Assistance, Global Aids Prevention and Public Broadcasting
Today, New Democrat Coalition Leadership issued a statement on the House passage of President Trump’s rescissions request, which would cancel $9.4 billion in congressionally appropriated funding for foreign assistance, including the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
“Instead of taking much-needed action to lower the cost of living, today House Republicans inexplicably took aim at global AIDS prevention and Sesame Street.
“This effort to defund programs that help keep our country safe, healthy, and informed is yet another example of Congressional Republicans putting their extremist agenda first and hardworking Americans last. Look no further than the Republican tax scam bill, which would rip health care from 16 million Americans and food from millions of hungry kids, all to finance tax breaks for the billionaire donor class.
“It’s abundantly clear that House Republicans have no answers to address the challenges facing everyday Americans – they only offer more devastation.
“New Dems remain laser-focused on fighting back against House Republicans’ attacks on working people, killing their dangerous tax scam bill, and delivering real solutions for our constituents.”
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