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Senator Adam Schiff@SenAdamSchiff · Apr 5, 2025

It's midnight in Washington, and in case you're catching up... So far tonight, Republicans have blocked amendments…

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A Twitter thread documents Republican senators blocking multiple amendments overnight that would protect workers' benefits, aid disaster relief, support Ukraine, and prevent tax cuts for billionaires, while arguing these votes represent a transfer of wealth from working Americans to the wealthy.

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    It's midnight in Washington, and in case you're catching up... So far tonight, Republicans have blocked amendments that would: – Remove tariffs hurting families – Protect disaster response and recovery - Secure Social Security benefits - Preserve federal lands (Thread 🧵)

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    - Raise wages for working Americans - Ensure caregivers aren't cut - Rein in the national debt - Protect Medicaid - Keep Social Security offices open - Support families on food assistance - Secure the right to organize

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    - Block tax cuts for billionaires - Stand with Ukraine - Secure veterans' health care They're stealing from the working class, giving to the rich, and destroying your benefits in the process. And the night is still young.