Washington, D.C. — Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) released the following statement after once again voting against President Trump and extreme Washington Republicans’ dangerous budget that threatens vital health care and food assistance while handing massive tax breaks to billionaires.
“The economy is struggling and costs are out of control. Meanwhile, extreme Washington Republicans just voted to make sure 3-year-old Luka, my constituent who relies on Medicaid, has a much harder life – it’s just cruel. I don’t know how my colleagues sleep soundly after voting for a bill that will cost people their lives.
“It rips health care away from 17 million Americans, including over 300,000 Virginians, and slashes food assistance for families already struggling to put dinner on the table. All to fund more tax breaks for their ultra-wealthy friends.
“I didn’t come to Congress to sit idly by while children lose access to care, seniors go hungry, and veterans are denied lifesaving services. And I certainly didn’t come here to help billionaires get richer while hardworking families get kicked to the curb.
“That’s why I voted no — twice. This tax bill raises costs on American families when we need to do the opposite. I’ll keep standing up for families because they deserve lower costs and peace of mind – not this constant chaos.”
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