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John,
The House’s first order of business when they return from Thanksgiving break is to hold a hearing on Speaker Mike Johnson’s “commitment to a debt commission”.[1]
These kinds of “commissions” are always presented as unbiased, but they all start with an agenda―and in this case it’s to cut Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and other critical programs. Republicans claim they want to tackle our nation’s debt, but they refuse to consider any new revenues from those who can most afford it: the ultra-wealthy and large, profitable corporations. In fact, they want to cut their taxes even more!
The GOP’s true goal is to cut benefits to pay for more tax breaks for their millionaire and billionaire campaign contributors.
We’re keeping the pressure on Congress, reminding them that any votes for a debt commission are votes to cut our earned benefits. Donate today to stop a debt commission before it starts.
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Thank you for fighting back against attempts to cut our earned benefits just to pay for more tax breaks for millionaires, billionaires, and corporations.
Maura Quint
Campaign Director
Americans for Tax Fairness Action Fund
[1] https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2023/11/14/congress/debt-commission-first-step-house-gop-00127015
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John,
With only a handful of weeks left in the year, what is Congress’s top priority?
Politico is reporting, “The House Budget Committee is taking its first step in fulfilling Speaker Mike Johnson’s commitment to a debt commission,” holding hearings immediately after Thanksgiving break.[1]
But, this so-called debt commission has nothing to do with addressing our nation’s debt. Republicans’ real plan is to cut popular programs like Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and more―and to do so through a bipartisan commission, to give themselves political cover.
While congressional Republicans claim these cuts are in the name of “fiscal responsibility,” they’re simultaneously moving ahead with plans to cut taxes for the wealthy and corporations.
We’re fighting back against attacks on our earned benefits and attempts to pass a tax package that benefits the rich and powerful. Donate today to stop MAGA Mike’s debt commission!
While Republicans may appear to be in complete disarray, needing Democrats to pass a simple stopgap spending bill to keep the government running, there is one thing congressional Republicans all agree on: demanding a debt commission.
But, the White House isn’t pulling any punches, calling this debt commission exactly what it is, “a death panel for Medicare and Social Security.”[2]
Instead of raising taxes on the rich and corporations, Republicans want to slash critical services for working families. Donate today to fight back against the GOP debt commission to cut Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and other vital programs!
If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your secure donation will go through immediately:
Together, we’re fighting back against attempts to cut our earned benefits to pay for tax cuts for the rich and corporations.
David Kass
Executive Director
Americans for Tax Fairness Action Fund
[1] https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2023/11/14/congress/debt-commission-first-step-house-gop-00127015
[2] White House Calls Proposed GOP Commission a ‘Death Panel’ for Medicare, Social Security
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