About to head into the Senate Budget Committee to discuss the Republicans’ proposed federal budget. (1/8)
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How I see it is, the government has three core functions and responsibilities—public safety, public health, and public education. (3/8)
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The Republicans’ budget doesn’t prioritize any of those things. (4/8)
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Instead, it reduces taxes for the top 1% and cuts investments that middle class and working families rely on. (5/8)
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Just one example - it cuts Medicare by $473 billion and Medicaid by $1 trillion. (6/8)
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I have a problem with that. We all should. (7/8)
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Americans deserve better than this budget. And I intend to fight hard against it. I’m coming ready with Amendments. (8/8)
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Well we already know the Trump cabinet and kids have their hands in the till. Is that figured into the budget?
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I think the problem you're going to run into is that modern Republicans don't have values. Just donors.
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The only budget you want is one that benefits the illegals. Try supporting the american people for a change!!
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@CelaineF Social Security cut from $895 to $715.@POTUS@EricHolder@ericgarcetti@JerryBrownGov@MaxineWaters@SenWarren@tedlieu@NAACPThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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It's also supposed to be balanced but hell, why have morals and values when it's not your money?
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Please protect CHIP.
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