Washington, D.C. – Democrats stand united in opposition to a short-term Republican budget bill because it perpetuates the damage Donald Trump and Republicans have done to American health care. Right now, Republicans are driving the government toward a shutdown because they are set on ripping away tax credits that help make coverage affordable and continuing massive cuts to health care.
“Donald Trump and Republicans have created a health care crisis that is crushing the American people and is entirely self-inflicted,” said Protect Our Care President Brad Woodhouse. “From ripping away tax credits for health insurance, to slashing Medicaid, to driving rural hospitals off a cliff, they have created chaos in our health care system. Republicans are driving toward a shutdown as they demand a budget bill that continues to inflict pain on families just so billionaires can get richer. Democrats stand ready and united to protect the American people from the devastation of these Republican policies. It’s time for Republicans to help clean up the mess they created, extend the tax credits permanently, restore coverage and protect the health and well-being of millions across the country.”
