Congresswoman Beatty Statement on the Republican Leadership's Budget Framework

Congresswoman Beatty Statement Republican Leadership Budget Framework

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement on the Republican leadership's FY2016 budget framework:

"Unfortunately, this budget framework clearly demonstrates that the fractured and disarrayed Republican leadership is intent on pursuing an agenda that fails to meet the needs of hardworking families. This budget means that Americans who are working harder than ever will be getting even less. It does nothing to boost the paychecks of working Americans and makes it harder to buy a home. Students will see education cuts and college will be less affordable. And this budget takes away the tools that allow people to climb the ladder of opportunity.

"It attacks having a secure retirement for seniors and seniors on Medicare will immediately pay more for preventive health services, and those with high prescription drug costs will see prices skyrocket. It will mean the end of the current Medicare guarantee, and millions of seniors in nursing homes will be especially hurt by the irresponsible cuts to Medicaid.

"While Republican leadership pushes this misguided budget proposal that doesn't work for Central Ohio and doesn't work for our nation, I will continue pursuing policies that work for all my constituents and providing opportunities and tools hardworking families need to achieve economic security."