DPCC Co-Chairs Bustos, Cicilline and Jeffries Outline For the People Agenda in USA Today Op-Ed
Democratic Agenda to Lower Health Care Costs, Increase Pay and Clean Up Corruption in Washington
WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Policy & Communications Committee (DPCC) Co-Chairs Cheri Bustos, David Cicilline and Hakeem Jeffries authored an op-ed in USA Today outlining the For the People agenda Democrats will pursue if they take back control of the House of Representatives in November. Democrats are fighting For the People to reduce health care costs and prescription drug prices, increase wages by rebuilding America and clean up corruption in Washington so it works for all Americans.
Below are excerpts from the op-ed, which can be read in its entirety here:
In less than four weeks, Americans will go to the polls and choose who will lead us. This time, it's not hyperbole to say that this is the most important election of our lifetimes. For the past two years, Republicans have had total control over the House, the Senate and the White House. What do they have to show for their leadership?
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House Democrats have a different plan: We will fight for the people. We will build a safer, stronger and forward-looking America. In our efforts to right our nation's course, we will work with the administration when possible and hold the president accountable when necessary. If we have the opportunity to lead the House of Representatives next year, we will lower your health care costs, increase your pay and clean up corruption so Washington works for you.
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Republicans, on the other hand, won't be offering a better vision or new ideas. They will continue to distract, deflect and divide us. With their grip on power at risk, they're growing increasingly desperate and resorting to scare tactics because they can't run on their own record. They are pitting Americans against each other instead of working to bring the country together.
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The choice is clear. Democrats are fighting for the people — and Republicans are fighting for the powerful. It's time to get America back on track. It's time to come together to lower your health care costs, increase your pay and make Washington work for you.