Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 18, 2019
They want to change the way that the federal government measures poverty, thereby throwing people off of these programs.
Said by
Rosa DeLauro
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Criticizing proposed changes to poverty measurement that could reduce program eligibility.

Share

More from Rosa DeLauro

Jul 18, 2025

I am deeply fearful that, at a time when appropriators must come together to defend our power of the purse, the path the majority has chosen will only survive to degrade the efficacy and credibility of what we are doing in this room.

nbcnews.com
Jul 22, 2026

It's a clear line in the sand that Democrats have drawn for months.

cbsnews.com
Jun 10, 2026

Toxic substances must be banned from food packaging – Americans deserve the peace of mind that the products they buy are not increasing their risk of cancer or hormone disruption.

schakowsky.house.gov
Jul 7, 2026

As Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, I am fighting to keep this funding stream secure so that Planned Parenthood and other women’s health groups can continue providing health care services to our communities.

ctmirror.org

Other voices in this conversation