With the GOP in control of the House, action is already being taken to gut essential programs that millions of Americans rely on. Worse, your Social Security and Medicare benefits are at the top of the Republicans’ chopping block.
Other programs that the GOP is ready to cut include Medicaid and food stamp programs, stripping millions of Americans under the poverty line of essential needs to survive.
In an unprecedented time of need, our leaders in Washington should be working toward putting more dollars in every American’s pocket, not politicizing the budget process and wreaking havoc on essential programs.
As a Cuyahoga County Council member and Chairwoman of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party, Shontel Brown has spent the last decade serving the people of Ohio and building coalitions. Now, as the Congresswoman for Ohio’s 11th District, she will fight for affordable quality health care, jobs that pay fair wages, a strong public education system, and equity and justice for all. Will you join her and be the change we need?