Today, Representative Rick Larsen released the following statement on the Republican rescissions package, which passed the House of Representatives 214-212:

“I voted no on the package of funding cuts the Trump administration put forward because it is bad for families and kids.

"My sons grew up watching Arthur on PBS and I watch Masterpiece Mysteries, just like millions of Americans. NPR and PBS provide important educational, cultural and news programming, as well as public safety announcements and severe weather alerts. The Administration wants to cut $1.1 billion from these programs, which will push smaller, rural stations that rely heavily on federal funding toward shutting down.

“All the while, the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress are trying to pass the Republican Rip-Off Budget, which will give the highest-income households $12,000 more per year while taking away $1,600 each year from lowest income households. That’s not my opinion – that’s according to analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.

“This administration is working hard to serve the richest Americans and wealthiest corporations. I will continue to use all the tools available to fight for American families and kids alongside House Democrats.”

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