On the recordApril 1, 2011
What holiday is this, again? Is it April Fool's--or is it Groundhog Day? This bill, whether it's labeled H.R. 1 or H.R. 1255, is a distinct attack on the quality of life for women and their families in this country. While the proposed cuts would be devastating to Americans as a whole, this bill would change the daily lives of women for the worse--and American women should understand. Yet the Majority insists on ignoring the Constitution in order to ravage programs and policies that disproportionately impact women. Today, I released a report documenting how this bill impacts women from birth to old age, every single step of the way. The report shows that this bill cuts industries that disproportionately employ women and attacks programs that women depend on, such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. This bill zeros out Title X funding, so that obtaining primary care and preventive screenings becomes far more difficult for many women. This bill cuts childcare programs and afterschool programs so that women are forced to choose between working--and supporting their families--or providing child care at home. We cannot stand by as this Majority attacks women from all sides. We must fight against this assault on American women and their families. I voted no on H.R. 1, and I urge a no vote ``on'' H.R. 1255.
