RACE TO THE BOTTOM: SENATE REPUBLICANS PROPOSE SLASHING EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE

RACE TO THE BOTTOM: SENATE REPUBLICANS PROPOSE SLASHING EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE

This week, Senate Republicans brought to the Senate floor a series of budget proposals – each one more dangerous than the previous.  The common themes in this “race to the bottom?” – slashing funding for education and other critical priorities, letting student loan interest rates rise, ending Medicare as we know it, and  repealing the landmark Affordable Care Act – all to ensure more tax breaks for the wealthiest.

Our nation is at a crossroads, having to choose between two starkly different visions for our future.  We can ensure everyone a fair shot, make the investments necessary for economic growth, and stand up for the middle class and our most vulnerable populations.  Or, we can continue to allow those who can most afford to pay their fair share to avoid doing so.

Congress will continue to debate these issues, as deep cuts scheduled to go into effect in January 2013 approach.  We need to tell Congress that balancing the budget should not be done by slashing education and programs that serve our most vulnerable.  Tell Congress that we need a balanced approach that asks those most able to do so to pay their fair share.

Take Action Today: Tell Congress to make the right choice for America’s future – protect children, working families, and seniors and ensure everyone pays his or her fair share.