Spending Cuts Would Hurt Virginians

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Ms. SPANBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to discuss the impact of the broad-brush cuts in Speaker McCarthy's plan, a plan that would hurt Virginians, including $30 billion in cuts for veteran spending that would hurt the veterans I represent and cuts to the vital Meals on Wheels program that would hurt seniors across Virginia's Seventh District.

To hear about the impact of this incredibly important program, I reached out to Virginians I serve to talk about the program, and I heard from hundreds of seniors, volunteers, doctors, and caregivers, who have seen the benefits of Meals on Wheels.

Carolyn from Woodbridge, who lost her husband a year before breaking her hip and turning to Meals on Wheels for support, called this service ``a true blessing as I heal.''

Anita from Fredericksburg whose 94-year-old aunt relies on the program said: ``Please vote against defunding Virginia's senior meal delivery services.''

When Shawn from Caroline County's grandmother suffered a stroke, Meals on Wheels made sure she had lunch so his parents would not have to quit their jobs to care for her.

At a time when thousands of Virginia seniors are at risk of hunger, the Meals on Wheels program should not be on the chopping block. I urge my colleagues to vote against this legislation.

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