WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) released a statement in opposition to Trump and Republicans’ budget plan to direct Congress to slash healthcare and prescription benefits for our seniors, veterans, and more, including a minimum of $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid, so that they can afford to give the wealthy tax cuts.

"I would vote 'no' a thousand times to stop Trump and Republicans from cutting earned benefit programs, including Medicare and Social Security, that our seniors rely on. Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security are all lifelines for millions of Americans across the country, including hundreds of thousands of families, veterans, and seniors in South Jersey," said Congressman Donald Norcross. "It's disgusting that Republicans would disrespect our veterans, who have sacrificed so much to defend this nation, by cutting the programs they deserve and were promised. The draconian cuts to Medicaid, a program that millions of seniors and people with disabilities depend on for healthcare and long-term care, are just plain wrong. With this budget plan, Trump and Congressional Republicans are making one thing clear: they don’t care about seniors, veterans, or hardworking American families.”   

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