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Sen. Cory Booker@SenBooker · Feb 21, 2025

While Republicans start their work tonight on a bill to cut your Social Security and Medicare benefits, Democrats are…

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A Democratic senator outlines 10 amendments they filed opposing a Republican budget bill, claiming Republican proposals would cut Social Security and Medicare while Democrats seek to protect school meals, renters, IVF access, farmers, Social Security benefits, water safety, military strength, and Americans' privacy from billionaires.

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    While Republicans start their work tonight on a bill to cut your Social Security and Medicare benefits, Democrats are working to make your life better, safer, and more affordable. Here are 10 of the amendments I filed to the Republican budget bill 🧵

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    I filed an amendment to make sure your kids can get healthy meals at school. Republicans oppose it.

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    I filed an amendment to protect renters from getting gouged with high fees. Republicans oppose it.

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    I filed an amendment to expand nationwide coverage of IVF, with Sen. Duckworth. Republicans oppose it.

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    I filed an amendment to make sure the federal government honors their contracts to support farmers across the country. Republicans oppose it.

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    I filed an amendment to ensure that Social Security recipients get the benefits they're owed. Republicans oppose it.

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    I filed an amendment to get lead out of our drinking water. Republicans oppose it.

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    I filed an amendment to make our military stronger. Republicans oppose it.

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    I filed an amendment to protect the safety and security of Americans working abroad. Republicans oppose it.

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    I filed an amendment to require Elon Musk to disclose his finances. Republicans oppose it.

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    I filed an amendment to prevent Elon Musk from secretly rifling through your personal information. Republicans oppose it.

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    People across America—and across the political spectrum—want these things. They're not controversial. Republicans in congress, however, have made it clear they're not working for you. They're working to give handouts to their billionaire donors—and to stick you with the tab.