New York Congressman Hakeem Jeffries and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker are hosting a livestreamed sit-in protest at the U.S. Capitol aimed at highlighting impending budget cuts. Their event, titled 'An Urgent Conversation with the American People,' protests a proposed budget scheme which they argue will reduce Medicaid and food assistance, favoring tax breaks for billionaires instead. The leaders are emphasizing the importance of American values and the moral implications of the budget while encouraging public engagement in response to these foundational issues. They plan to affirm the significance of every Americanâs voice during these critical legislative weeks.
"Republican leaders have made clear their intention to use the coming weeks to advance a reckless budget scheme to President Trump's desk that seeks to gut Medicaid, food assistance and basic needs programs that help people, all to give tax breaks to billionaires."
"Given what's at stake, these could be some of the most consequential weeks for seniors, kids and families in generations."
"We plan to speak to shared American values and the nation's religious and moral underpinnings, and how the budget bill opposes these beliefs."
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