"These bank failures were the direct result of policymakers' decisions over the last 5 years, beginning with a 2018 law signed by President Trump."
"House Republicans are holding the U.S. economy and millions of workers hostage by threatening not to raise the debt limit unless Democrats agree to massive cuts to critical government programs."
"Certainly, default would be catastrophic: according to a recent analysis, even a days-long debt ceiling breach would trigger a recession and cost nearly 1 million Americans their jobs."
"The Biden administration has made historic investments in our infrastructure, including through the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act."
"However, according to the Federal Highway Administration nearly 69,000 highway bridges--that is more than 1 out of every 10 highway bridges in the whole country--are currently classified as 'structura..."
"We need Federal funds."
"The bridges are vital assets for the Cape Cod economy but they are in desperate need of replacement."
"I am committed to making sure that that happens, both in Massachusetts and all around the country."
"This would represent a reduction in workforce of over 10 percent and will have devastating impacts on the program."
"If the agency seeks to reduce its staff further, the results will be devastating."
"As President Trump’s nominee for SSA Commissioner, you will be responsible if the Trump Administration’s attacks on the program result in failures or delays in getting Americans their Social Security ..."