Republicans have once again presented a budget that is reckless, regressive, and reprehensible. It is a budget that would hurt working families, the middle class, the poor, the sick, the afflicted, veterans, and rural America. It is even a budget that would cut Head Start, Meals on Wheels, and Special Olympics. It is a raw deal for the American people. That is why Democrats are focused on better jobs, better wages, and a better future. Democrats are focused on higher pay for the American people, lower costs for the American people, and providing the American people with the tools to succeed in the 21st century economy. Democrats are focused on providing the American people with a better deal. ____________________
Hakeem Jeffries: “Republicans have once again presented a budget that is reckless, regressive, and reprehensible. It is a budget that…”
On the recordOctober 3, 2017
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