Congressman Gonzalez Denounces Republicans’ Dangerous Rescissions Legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released a statement following Republican’s continued betrayal of South Texans with the passage of their reckless rescissions legislation. 

"In the dead of night, Republicans voted to claw back federal funding that was already allocated and approved to better not just the American people, but the rest of the world. In light of the deadly floods in the Lone Star state, Republicans slashed funding for public radio and television—vital sources of information during future hurricanes, floods, and other natural disasters. Republicans also voted to slash funding for vital programs that exist to feed starving children, save lives, and combat the outbreak of deadly diseases. Their actions leave our children with less educational opportunities, our citizens at risk, and the world a more dangerous and crueler place. Republicans did this all in the name of fiscal responsibility, all while raising our national debt by trillions of dollars just two weeks ago. Their actions simply do not make sense."

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