MESSAGE FROM THE DEMOCRATIC WHIP
Yesterday, Republicans left town after once again kicking the can down the road and failing to address the priorities of the American people. Republicans have now gone home for the holidays without a plan to responsibly fund government for the remainder of the fiscal year or to address critical issues, such as a bipartisan, long-term reauthorization of the Children’s Health Insurance Program; protections for DREAMers; reauthorizing important national security tools; or taking measures to strengthen the Affordable Care Act. Instead, Republicans wasted the first session of the 115th Congress attempting to take health care away from millions of Americans; raising taxes on middle class families; and rolling back consumer, worker and environmental protections. Continue reading “Republicans Leave Town Without Addressing the Priorities of the American People”