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In case you missed it: National Engagement Director, Mariafernanda “Marifer” Zacarias, joined Línea Abierta yesterday to talk about Kevin McCarthy’s ouster, in addition to the averted Republican-manufactured government shutdown.
Listen to the interview (in Spanish) here
About the motion to vacate the speakership:
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“This is the most recent example of the chaos and complete lack of leadership that we have seen time and time again from House Republicans.”
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“Republicans are making a game out of this – one where they aren’t helping build the middle class. This feels like it’s more out of a soap opera than any interest in fighting to help working families.”
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“Democrats are united against the chaos that makes a mockery out of the democratic process.”
About the averted MAGA shutdown:
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“This weekend’s CR is only a stopgap and now the real question for Republicans like Duarte, Valado, and Garcia, is if they are going to align themselves with the working families they represent or MAGA Republicans who try to cut funds for essential services that the middle class and working families depend on.”
About “poison pills” in Republican budget proposals:
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“They voted to cut funds not just for schools but also to reduce the number of teachers, putting into question the future of our kids’ education.”
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“They voted to hurt seniors by cutting funding for the Social Security Administration.”
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“They voted to make our communities less safe by cutting funds for law enforcement agencies.”
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“Republicans say one thing, then vote against it. They are actively voting against the interests of families who are fighting day and night to make ends meet.”
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