U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement slamming the Republican Budget-less Resolution. “The budget proposal that the Republicans are bringing to the floor today consists of a one paragraph statement that does not outline one spending cut or any specific numbers. “The only cut that can be produced from this single sheet of paper is a paper cut.
“Republicans are hiding their draconian spending cuts from the American people. If they have spending cuts to put on the table, let the American people see them.
“The American people deserve to know that these arbitrary cuts could jeopardize the tuition aid that helps families afford to send their kids to college. Last year more than 8,200 low-income students received over $28 million in Pell Grant funding to attend college in Northwest Washington. At a time when enrollment in colleges and universities in the 2nd district is at an all-time high, the majority’s proposal could slash Pell Grant funding by as much as $1000 per student.
“The majority needs to stop manufacturing phony cuts and focus on helping the economy manufacture jobs.
