Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi
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And we've got to continue to find ways to stand up, to be counted, to provide a full accounting of the damage that's being done, and to work to try to put up guardrails wherever possible.
And we've got to continue to find ways to stand up, to be counted, to provide a full accounting of the damage that's being done, and to work to try to put up guardrails wherever possible.
People are deeply concerned with what they're seeing right now, and it is far reaching in terms of its impacts. It's the delivery of critical programs, including those earned benefits like Social Security.
People are deeply concerned with what they're seeing right now, and it is far reaching in terms of its impacts. It's the delivery of critical programs, including those earned benefits like Social Security.
People are deeply concerned with what they're seeing right now, and it is far reaching in terms of its impacts. It's the delivery of critical programs, including those earned benefits like Social Security.
People are going to have to wait longer to be able to apply for benefits or to get a question answered because they've moved to fire half the people that work for the Social Security Administration. You think about the VA and the positive steps we've taken over the last few years on a bipartisan basis, mind you, to expand care and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances and burn pits.
People are going to have to wait longer to be able to apply for benefits or to get a question answered because they've moved to fire half the people that work for the Social Security Administration. You think about the VA and the positive steps we've taken over the last few years on a bipartisan basis, mind you, to expand care and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances and burn pits.
People are going to have to wait longer to be able to apply for benefits or to get a question answered because they've moved to fire half the people that work for the Social Security Administration. You think about the VA and the positive steps we've taken over the last few years on a bipartisan basis, mind you, to expand care and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances and burn pits.
But they're moving to fire 80,000 people, including people who provide direct care to veterans and others who answer crisis lines and process claims. That's all having an impact on the ability of our government to deliver on its promise to those who risked everything for our nation and who defended our freedoms. So it's an urgent challenge right now.
But they're moving to fire 80,000 people, including people who provide direct care to veterans and others who answer crisis lines and process claims. That's all having an impact on the ability of our government to deliver on its promise to those who risked everything for our nation and who defended our freedoms. So it's an urgent challenge right now.
But they're moving to fire 80,000 people, including people who provide direct care to veterans and others who answer crisis lines and process claims. That's all having an impact on the ability of our government to deliver on its promise to those who risked everything for our nation and who defended our freedoms. So it's an urgent challenge right now.
We are working to hear directly from our constituents, from our communities, from local nonprofits, all of whom are really disturbed, angry, and anxious about what's happening in Washington, DC. And we've got to make sure that we're using every tool possible on the inside to address this.
We are working to hear directly from our constituents, from our communities, from local nonprofits, all of whom are really disturbed, angry, and anxious about what's happening in Washington, DC. And we've got to make sure that we're using every tool possible on the inside to address this.
We are working to hear directly from our constituents, from our communities, from local nonprofits, all of whom are really disturbed, angry, and anxious about what's happening in Washington, DC. And we've got to make sure that we're using every tool possible on the inside to address this.
So we're signing letters, we're sponsoring legislation, we're signing onto court briefs, we're giving remarks on the floor, we're holding press conferences, but we also need the public really to be engaged in this. in helping to bring the fight in Washington back home.
So we're signing letters, we're sponsoring legislation, we're signing onto court briefs, we're giving remarks on the floor, we're holding press conferences, but we also need the public really to be engaged in this. in helping to bring the fight in Washington back home.
So we're signing letters, we're sponsoring legislation, we're signing onto court briefs, we're giving remarks on the floor, we're holding press conferences, but we also need the public really to be engaged in this. in helping to bring the fight in Washington back home.
So whether that's talking about this in terms of jobs and livelihoods, on funding that's being withheld from our communities, on just the ability to deliver critical services, especially to some of our most vulnerable citizens, this attack is far ranging, and we're deeply concerned about where it goes next. We know that the reconciliation package with drastic cuts
So whether that's talking about this in terms of jobs and livelihoods, on funding that's being withheld from our communities, on just the ability to deliver critical services, especially to some of our most vulnerable citizens, this attack is far ranging, and we're deeply concerned about where it goes next. We know that the reconciliation package with drastic cuts
So whether that's talking about this in terms of jobs and livelihoods, on funding that's being withheld from our communities, on just the ability to deliver critical services, especially to some of our most vulnerable citizens, this attack is far ranging, and we're deeply concerned about where it goes next. We know that the reconciliation package with drastic cuts