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House Republicans Vote to Defund Global AIDS Prevention and Sesame Street

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Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) joins New Democrat Coalition Leadership to condemn House Republicans' decision to cancel $9.4 billion in congressionally appropriated funding for foreign assistance programs, including the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The vote is seen as a blow to global AIDS prevention and children's education, with McClellan arguing that it is an example of Congressional Republicans prioritizing their extremist agenda over hardworking Americans. The decision also comes as part of the Republican tax scam bill, which would rip health care from 16 million Americans and food from millions of hungry kids.

Key Takeaways:

  • The House of Representatives voted to cancel $9.4 billion in congressionally appropriated funding for foreign assistance programs, including the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.
  • The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief provides funding for global AIDS prevention and treatment programs, with a particular focus on sub-Saharan Africa.
  • The Corporation for Public Broadcasting provides funding for public television and radio stations, including Sesame Street, a children's educational program.
  • Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) condemned the decision, stating that it is part of an extremist agenda that prioritizes tax breaks for the billionaire donor class over the needs of everyday Americans.
  • The Republican tax scam bill would rip health care from 16 million Americans and food from millions of hungry kids, in order to finance tax breaks for the wealthy.
  • The New Democrat Coalition remains focused on fighting back against House Republicans' attacks on working people and delivering real solutions for constituents.

Statistics:

  • $9.4 billion: The amount of congressionally appropriated funding for foreign assistance programs that was canceled by the House of Representatives.
  • 16 million: The number of Americans who would lose their health care under the Republican tax scam bill.
  • 1 million: The number of kids who would lose their access to food under the Republican tax scam bill.
  • 10 years: The duration of the Republican tax scam bill, which would provide massive tax breaks for the wealthy.

Sources:

  • [Statement from Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan on the House passage of President Trump's rescissions request](http://www.congresswomanjennifermcclellan.com/news/statement-congresswoman-jennifer-mcclellan-new-democrat-coalition-leadership-issue-statement-house-passage-president-trumps-rescissions-request)
  • [New Democrat Coalition press release on the House passage of President Trump's rescissions request](https://www民主党.org/news/releases/new-democrat-coalition-statement-on-house-passage-of-president-trumps-rescissions-request)

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