Friend,
Next week, enhanced unemployment benefits that have kept American working families going since March are set to expire.
Tens of millions of Americans have filed for unemployment and have relied on federal aid, but Donald Trump and Republicans are refusing to do anything to help. Instead, they're demanding tax cuts that benefit mostly the rich.
Unemployed Americans can't take this kind of blow. Instead, we should extend unemployment benefits, ensure that every person has access to healthcare, cancel rent, increase funds for schools and local communities, and create a comprehensive plan to control the virus -- things I've been fighting for since this pandemic began. If you're able, will you chip in $10 so I can continue defending working Americans?
The millions of Americans who lost their jobs in the past few months won't benefit from a payroll tax, which would harm the Medicare and Social Security trust funds that we need to provide health care and basic support.
Best,
Nydia
