What will Democrats do if they win Congress? Here are their priorities
Headline from The Guardian · compiled from 4 sources
According to The Guardian, Democrats have been "unusually candid"[1]
The Guardian reports that taking control of Congress would give Democrats bigger staffs and the power to subpoena documents and testimony[1]. It notes that five of the 11 companies that Elizabeth Warren, Chuck Schumer and Ron Wyden wrote to about Donald Trump's IRS settlement[1] never replied.According to The Guardian, Colorado congressman Jason Crow says he will start with the Pentagon, citing reports of defense money steered toward companies linked to the Trump family[2].The Guardian reports that in March, Raskin and Warren led 52 lawmakers in writing to six companies tied to ICE's warehouse detention plan[2]. It says that plan carries a $38.3bn price tag[2].The Guardian also says Jamie Raskin renewed his demand that Jared Kushner hand over documents[1] about his advisory role and his private equity firm.On impeachment, The Guardian reports that Jeffries says Democrats have ruled nothing in and nothing out, while the House majority leader, Steve Scalise, predicts an attempt on "Day 1"[1].PBS News reports that Jeffries has laid out legislative priorities: repealing Republican Medicaid cuts, restoring the ACA, repealing Trump's tariffs and ending the Iran war[3]. Brendan Boyle as calling healthcare "priority No. 1: Saving the healthcare of the American people"[4]. The Hill adds that this wish list has little chance of becoming law[4] while Trump is still in office.
Sources
- [1]Democrats are candid about what they will do if they get control of the Senate and House – here are their priorities - AOL
- [2]What will Democrats do if they win Congress? Here are their priorities | Democrats | The Guardian
- [3]Democrats promise a big agenda if they win control of Congress, but their unity is being tested | PBS News
- [4]Democrats, with House majority, would go big on healthcare
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