CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE AGAIN DENOUNCES REPUBLICANS’ VOTE TO SLASH PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING
House Republicans double down on Trump rescissions plan to cut $9 billion in federal funding
Morelle renews warnings of devastating impact on Rochester institutions like WXXI
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle denounced House Republicans for passing Donald Trump’s rescissions package, which cancels roughly $9 billion in previously approved funding for essential public programs, such as PBS, NPR, and rural radio. The legislation poses direct threats to local institutions, including Rochester’s own WXXI News as well as endangers free educational TV, accessible emergency alerts, and local sports coverage.
“Once again, House Republicans are rubber-stamping reckless and cruel spending cuts that will have a direct impact on communities like ours,” said Congressman Joe Morelle. “Ripping away free educational resources like Sesame Street does nothing to improve the lives of our children and does not move us any closer to solving the real challenges our families face. My Republican colleagues need to stop bending the knee to Donald Trump and start standing up and standing with Democrats to protect the programs, resources, and fundamental rights Americans rely on.”
Congressman Morelle remains committed to fighting back against these harmful cuts and standing up for the families and institutions that keep Rochester informed, healthy, and strong.
To learn more about his work fighting back against Donald Trump’s chaotic, cruel, and corrupt agenda, visit his website here.
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