Pelosi Statement on Republican Leadership Canceling Vote on Ill-Conceived and Punitive Budget Cuts

Pelosi Statement on Republican Leadership Canceling Vote on Ill-Conceived and Punitive Budget Cuts

Washington, D.C.- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement tonight in response to Republican leadership canceling tomorrow's expected vote on the budget reconciliation amendment:

"Today my colleagues and I sent a letter to the Speaker urging him to abandon Republican plans for ill-conceived and punitive budget cuts. Democrats are unified: these cuts were only in the interests of Republican special interest cronies, and would have devastating consequences on those who need our help most - hurricane survivors, students, seniors, and rural Americans.

"I am pleased that the Speaker and the Republican leadership have now backed down from this plan. Republicans must abandon their culture of cronyism and corruption and join Democrats to stand up for America's working families. The budget is a reflection of our national values, and should help all Americans, not just the wealthy few. Together, America can do better."

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