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Rep. Meeks Statement on Trump Continuing Assault on Americans’ Health Care
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Meeks released the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order that would divide up the insurance risk pool and hike premiums on Americans with pre-existing conditions:
"The U.S. Senate—reflecting the will of the American people—resoundingly rejected Trumpcare. Twice. Still, the President is intent on sabotaging healthcare in America and has decided to resurrect the worst parts of those heartless bills after his failure. Insurance plans’ will cover less. Those with pre-existing conditions will see their premiums rise. Without a doubt, many will be worse off.
“I will continue to work with my Democratic colleagues to improve the Affordable Care Act, and I hope my Republican colleagues will listen to their constituents and join our efforts.”
Meeks also stated "With this resolution, Republicans once again demonstrated a willingness to place special interests above the best interests of their constituents..."
Congressman Meeks Votes Against Republican Tax Breaks for
Wealthy, Cuts to Medicare and Medicaid
Wealthy, Cuts to Medicare and Medicaid
Washington, D.C—Congressman Gregory W. Meeks released the following statement condemning the Republican budget, which narrowly passed the House along party lines:
“Despite their rhetoric about helping the average American, House Republicans revealed their true priorities in their vote to pass Speaker Ryan’s disastrous budget resolution. Every single Republican who voted for this budget is now on record as siding with millionaires and billionaires at the expense of the hardworking Americans across the nation.
“The Republican budget which slashes Medicare and Medicaid funding, will hit hardworking Americans the hardest, all while providing enormous tax cuts for millionaires like Donald Trump and his cabinet.
“As legislators, we were elected to fight for the American people. Instead, with this resolution, Republicans once again demonstrated a willingness to place special interests above the best interests of their constituents. I reject this budget, and I urge my colleagues across the aisle to reconsider.”
The Republican budget will:
- Add $1.5 trillion to the budget deficit
- Cut over $5 trillion in critical programs, including SNAP, Pell Grants, and Community Development Block Grants, by 2027
- Cut $1.1 trillion in Medicaid funding by 2027
- Cut $487 billion in Medicare funding by 2027
- Increase the Medicare age of eligibility to 67
- Replace Medicare with a voucher system that provides less coverage
- End coverage of essential benefits under Social Security’s Disability Insurance
- Cut $50 billion in veterans’ benefits by 2027
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