ICYMI: Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens Slams Republican Shutdown Tactics, Urges Action on Federal Worker Pay and Rising Health Care Costs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – ICYMI: Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens blasted President Trump and his Republican allies for their reckless shutdown tactics, which are putting federal workers and Michigan families at risk.
With the Republican shutdown stretching on, Rep. Stevens called on her colleagues to stand up to Trump’s reckless political games and make sure public servants are being compensated for their work, and raised alarm over skyrocketing health care costs for hardworking families in Michigan.
“It’s very frustrating to see a commander-in-chief who doesn’t care about paying federal workers—people who are working through a shutdown in this time. Trying to throw them away like yesterday’s trash is wholly unacceptable. We should be doing everything we can to ensure that people are compensated for their work and that their pocketbooks are protected.”
“Look, I've done my part in the House, and I did vote alongside the people of Michigan and their pocketbooks.”
“I'll be very clear with you. We are in a health care crisis, and the responsibility of this moment is with the governing party, and what they are not doing is working in a very reasonable way with the other side of the aisle to keep the government funded…”
“… the people who are paying the price are Michiganders.”
“And I see this everywhere I go, the rising cost of food, that is grocery bills that are going on credit cards.”
“700,000 Michiganders who are going to lose their health care when these Medicaid cuts go into effect, and notices that were given in the summer from this tax bill to Michiganders about their health care coverage and their benefits.”
“And look, it's not acceptable. People can't afford more.”
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