Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Jeff Merkley’s opening statement at the Budget Committee Markup exposed the Republican budget proposal as a bait and switch. While Republicans claim their proposal will support border security and fiscal responsibility, it actually allows massive cuts to programs that help families thrive, all in service of tax cuts for the rich.
Watch the full hearing: https://www.budget.senate.gov/hearings/markup-of-fiscal-year-2025-budget-resolution_-day-1