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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released the following statement urging Senate Democrats to join House Democrats in opposing the disastrous GOP budget in favor of a four-week, clean continuing resolution that keeps the government open:

Senate Democrats must hold strong and reject the dirty Republican funding bill that does nothing but give Elon Musk a blank check to continue his destruction of Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, and other safety net programs.

The fact of the matter is that Elon is already shutting down vast swaths of our government. Just look at what he’s done with USAID, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and now the Department of Education.

We cannot further enable him with a green light to continue these devastating cuts. Congress must stand up and assert its Constitutional prerogative to control and direct federal spending.

All Democratic Senators need to make it clear that they will NEVER provide votes for Elon’s destructive schemes and then work to pass a clean 4-week funding plan that provides time for Congress to reach a comprehensive budget agreement that actually meets the needs of the American people.