@WaggyRichard Instead of slashing the funding of key programs in order to extend their duration over 10 years and appease conservative lawmakers' demand for a lower price tag,[Read more at bit.ly/3FNGLmo by Jake Johnson via Common Dreams]
the CPC executive board contends that Democrats should "make robust investments over a shorter window."[Read more at bit.ly/3FNGLmo by Jake Johnson via Common Dreams]
Speaking to reporters earlier this week, Pelosi indicated she is open to that approach.["make robust investments over a shorter window."][Read more at bit.ly/3FNGLmo by Jake Johnson via Common Dreams]
"This["make robust investments over a shorter window."]will help make the case for our party's ability to govern, and establish a track record of success that will pave the way for a long-term extension of benefits,"theCPC's letter reads.[bit.ly/3FNGLmo by Jake Johnson]
"We cannot pit childcare against housing, or paid leave against home- and community-based care."[Read more at bit.ly/3FNGLmo by Jake Johnson via Common Dreams]
The progressive Democrats also deliver a sharp warning against limiting benefits on the basis of income, a route some right-wing lawmakers—including Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.)[Read more at bit.ly/3FNGLmo by Jake Johnson via Common Dreams]
"We strongly believe that this is the moment to demonstrate to the American people that regardless of geography, race, gender, or class, [Read more at bit.ly/3FNGLmo by Jake Johnson via Common Dreams]
Democrats believe that everyone has a right to affordable child care, pre-K, clean water, and a community college education," the CPC letter states. [Read more at bit.ly/3FNGLmo by Jake Johnson via Common Dreams]
"We can choose to strengthen the bond Americans have to one another by proposing universal social insurance benefits that broadly benefit all Americans."[Read more at bit.ly/3FNGLmo by Jake Johnson via Common Dreams]
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