[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 66 (Tuesday, April 24, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H3459]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
DEMOCRATS WILL KEEP OUR PROMISE
(Mr. SABLAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. SABLAN. Madam Speaker, Republicans have relentlessly tried to
undermine the pillars of Americans' retirement security.
The Trump budget alone calls for $500 billion in cuts to Medicare,
almost $1.5 trillion in cuts to Medicaid, and $72 billion in cuts to
Social Security disability. Democrats will keep our promise to our
seniors and protect the health, well-being, and financial security of
American families by strengthening Medicare, Medicaid, and Social
Security.
Moreover, the Trump budget calls for cuts to vital childcare
development block grants that help ensure working parents have access
to quality, affordable child care. Democrats are calling for expanded
childcare assistance and universal access to high-quality preschool
programs so every child can have a strong start.
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