SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark released the following statement: 

“Donald Trump is stealing from taxpayers to fund tax cuts for billionaires, and House Republicans are celebrating. Trump is illegally taking money from child care, veterans, community health centers, police, firefighters, and schools — all bipartisan funding for the American people. 

“The consequences of the Republicans’ betrayal will be swift: higher costs for parents, cuts for first responders, no school lunches for hungry kids, families and veterans without housing, homes without heat, and businesses unable to meet payroll. 

“This is all part of Donald Trump’s plot to enrich himself and his billionaire cronies while leaving everyday Americans to foot the bill. First, he fired the inspectors general charged with fighting corruption. Now, he’s tossing aside the Constitution to seize money that belongs to taxpayers. 

“House Democrats will not allow Republicans to further rig the system against hardworking Americans. We will fight back.” 

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