WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s FY 2018 proposed budget:

 

“President Trump’s proposed budget is an attack on infants and children, students, families, seniors, the working poor, the disabled, and all but the richest of Americans.

 

“Despite his promise to put ‘taxpayers first,’ the President prioritizes wealthy Americans’ pocketbooks and turns his back on those in need.  One broken promise after another.

 

“His budget proposes catastrophic cuts to nearly every vital social program, including Medicaid, Social Security Disability Insurance, Meals on Wheels, after school programs, CHIP, LIHEAP, and SNAP.   Programs Ohioans depend on.

 

“The Trump budget destroys jobs, removes needed funding to protect our lakes and waterways, and fails to invest in our state’s and nation’s future. It is a budget without a conscience. It is heartless!

 

“There are substantial cuts to job training and the elimination of TIGER grants. Trump’s budget reduces funding for public education and federal student loans. This attack will have devastating, irreversible effects on economic opportunity and financial stability for far too many Americans.

 

“This budget is another Republican attempt to reward the rich and bury the poor.  President Trump’s budget lets us know just what he thinks of us. NOT MUCH!”

 

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