President Biden's American Rescue Plan included a provision I authored with Senator Rubio to provide $1 billion in loan repayment and new scholarship awards to the National Health Service and Nurse Corps.
Durbin highlights funding for healthcare workforce through Biden's plan.
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The Trump administration has not provided transparency into the use of federal funds for the East Wing project, and they have limited congressional oversight, meaningful public input, and adherence to established federal processes.
The 129 responses we received made it clear that this legislation will mean shuttering of services, layoffs, and even hospital closures—meaning patients will needlessly suffer.
Five years at $200 million amounts to $1 billion… it represents 48 hours in the war in Iran.
Simply put, no president has the authority to unilaterally demolish and remodel the country’s White House in such a significant manner without congressional approval.
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