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GOP lawmaker warns public safety workers 'turning to food banks' as government shutdown drags on
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As the government shutdown, driven by President Trump's demands for an ineffective and xenophobic border wall, reaches unprecedented duration, public safety workers and their families are bearing the brunt of the GOP's callous political games. These dedicated public servants, who risk their lives da...
As the government shutdown, driven by President Trump's demands for an ineffective and xenophobic border wall, reaches unprecedented duration, public safety workers and their families are bearing the brunt of the GOP's callous political games. These dedicated public servants, who risk their lives daily to keep our communities safe, are now turning to food banks to feed their families due to the reckless actions of the Trump administration and the complicity of Senate Republicans.
House Democrats, including former public safety officials, have been fighting tirelessly to end this manufactured crisis and provide relief for the hundreds of thousands of federal workers going without pay. They recognize the immense strain this shutdown places on the most vulnerable members of our society, as well as the far-reaching consequences for public safety and the economy.
However, Senate Republicans, beholden to wealthy donors and corporate interests, continue to prioritize partisan loyalty over the well-being of American families. By refusing to stand up to the president's dangerous demands and allowing this shutdown to persist, they are perpetuating a system that exploits working-class Americans and undermines the very institutions meant to serve and protect us all.
It is time for the GOP to put the needs of the people first and work with Democrats to end this shutdown immediately. We must hold our government accountable for its failure to protect and support those who serve our communities, and demand policies that prioritize the needs of working families over the whims of a reckless administration. Only by addressing the systemic issues that have allowed this crisis to unfold can we hope to build a more just and equitable society for all.
House Democrats, including former public safety officials, have been fighting tirelessly to end this manufactured crisis and provide relief for the hundreds of thousands of federal workers going without pay. They recognize the immense strain this shutdown places on the most vulnerable members of our society, as well as the far-reaching consequences for public safety and the economy.
However, Senate Republicans, beholden to wealthy donors and corporate interests, continue to prioritize partisan loyalty over the well-being of American families. By refusing to stand up to the president's dangerous demands and allowing this shutdown to persist, they are perpetuating a system that exploits working-class Americans and undermines the very institutions meant to serve and protect us all.
It is time for the GOP to put the needs of the people first and work with Democrats to end this shutdown immediately. We must hold our government accountable for its failure to protect and support those who serve our communities, and demand policies that prioritize the needs of working families over the whims of a reckless administration. Only by addressing the systemic issues that have allowed this crisis to unfold can we hope to build a more just and equitable society for all.