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On the recordJanuary 20, 2018
Today is the first anniversary of complete Republican control of our government--the President, the Senate, the House. When they wanted to deliver their tax plan, the largest transfer of wealth to the richest Americans, they could move with lightning speed. Bipartisanship? Democrats were completely shut out. Although, to be fair, Republicans didn't even know what they were voting on. DREAMers weren't here illegally until Donald Trump ended the DACA program. If the Republicans had the courage to allow bipartisan legislation on the floor to fix this problem, it would pass overwhelmingly. The Republicans had known for months that the important and popular CHIP program would end this fall. If they would allow the reauthorization on the floor, it would pass with 400 votes and save us $6 billion over the next 10 years. Republicans should use their complete control of government to govern. And if they can't agree amongst themselves and want our help, then work with us, but don't hold the American public and their government hostage to your most extreme Members and their radical ideas. ____________________
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Earl Blumenauer
Democratic · Oregon
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Jan 20, 2018

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