I am running for Congress against Mike Pence in Indiana’s 6th. He is the Chair of the group that is pushing this budget. The Republican Study Committee which is over 100 Neo Cons.
I was so pleased with what Congresswoman Pelosi had to say in opposition to this attempt to balance their budget on the backs of those who can least afford it.
She reminded us that a budget is a moral document, and she reminded us the number of faith institutions that felt as she does and as I do, and as I believe many of you do as well. This budget proposal is not moral, it is that simple.
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The Republicans closed with Hassert and it was horrible
Now we await the vote. 14 Republicans have voted against so far(as of this posting), so not all of them hate the poor, that is at least some good news I guess, but
I am sad that this would be as close as it is.
I am a person of faith, and I generally keep that private, but my faith is based on the concept that we are to aid the least among us and not oppress. This seems to me to be an oppressive measure, and let us hope it is defeated!
Barry Welsh Democrat Congressional Challenger and Proud of it! IN-06
www.barrywelsh.org
Good luck to you Barry. Couldn’t agree with your remarks more.
I heard the vote was 217 – 215 this morning…keep the school lunches and take away medicaid…and on and on and on…
I am so disgusted…
Be proud of your faith and talk about the teachings of faith to help not oppress. Those of us that are spiritual, but not religious, accept doing good for others. We have no problem with religion…as long as it is not legislated.
Best of luck. BTW Nancy Pelosi’s offices are generally pretty easy to talk with…try contacting them for support in your campaign. Her district is SF – the CD next to mine and here staff are very responsive.