Bill will hurt Vermonters and tank the economy 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following reaction to the recently unveiled text of the Republicans’ reconciliation bill:  

“Republicans’ tax bill poses a very real threat to the American people and the American economy. This bill makes painful cuts to Medicaid, which will limit or block access to care for millions of seniors, families and people with disabilities, and hurt the rural hospitals millions of patients rely on. The Republicans’ bill will rip away nutrition assistance kids and families need. Green energy jobs across America will be cut. Interest rates will go up, trillions will be added to the deficit, and the economy will get tanked.   

“In Vermont, nobody comes up to me to ask about how this bill will affect their taxes, but they do ask about their access to health care and food assistance. They ask about the trusted community institutions—like our hospitals and health centers—that will close. They ask why Republicans in Washington are forcing a tax cut that will benefit the wealthy, but not everyday, hardworking people.  

“This bill hurts folks in blue and red states alike. I urge my colleagues across the aisle to consider how this bill will inflict real pain in their state. They should stand up for the needs of their constituents, not the demands of the president.” 

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