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Californians continue to hold David Valadao’s feet to the fire ahead of the GOP’s vote on a far-right budget blueprint that would decimate critical programs that Valley families rely on, like Medicaid, instead of lowering costs.
DCCC Spokesperson Ellie Dougherty:
“Californians know they can’t trust David Valadao to protect critical programs like Medicaid, which is why he’s facing mounting pressure from them each and every day. California’s Twenty-Second Congressional District deserves better.”
In case you missed it:
The Bakersfield Californian: Groups warn Valadao ahead of vote on federal cuts
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Political activists made a final push Monday to persuade Rep. David Valadao, R-Hanford, to oppose budget cuts proposed in Congress that would endanger federal spending on the Medicaid program that as many as two-thirds of his constituents rely on for their health care.
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Several dozen people rallied at noon outside a public services building the county of Kern operates along M Street in Bakersfield. The event followed a town hall-type event last week that reportedly drew more than 150 people to a senior center in Oildale.
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Valadao did not respond to requests for comment Monday. He has not stated publicly how he intends to vote Tuesday on a GOP budget blueprint for cutting $880 billion, much of which would have to come out of federal funding for the program known in California as Medi-Cal.
23ABC News Bakersfield: Kern Residents call on Valadao to oppose Medicaid cuts
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Dozens of people in support of Medicaid and Medi-Cal benefits stood in front of Congressman David Valadao’s Bakersfield office.
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Medicaid, more commonly known as Medi-Cal, recipients and providers stood out to showcase why the program is important to them calling on Congressman Valadao to vote against any proposed cuts.
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Many at the protest, like Beatriz Basulto a Medicaid recipient, pointed towards the healthcare program’s importance to not just them, but residents all over Kern County.
KBAK: Protestors Urge Valadao to Protect Health Care Access
 “Congressman David Valadao is facing mounting pressure from constituents to vote against putting their health care benefits at risk. Around 50 protesters made their voices heard yesterday outside Congressman David Valadao’s office urging him to vote no on an upcoming budget resolution that could gut Medicare and Medicaid funding.”
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