Rep. Sewell Statement: Trump Budget Devastating for Alabama

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Today, the President released a preliminary 2018 budget proposal with massive cuts to science, agricultural, and jobs programs, as well as other institutions central to Alabama's economy. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) releases the following statement:

"The budget that the President proposed today would be devastating to the economy and people of Alabama," said Rep. Terri Sewell. "Deep cuts to medical research are going to have a lasting impact on our state's leading research institutions such as UAB and Southern Research Institute. The budget slashes funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, putting our state's rural communities and farmers at risk. And when it comes to fighting poverty and helping struggling Alabamians, this budget leaves working families out in the cold. What the Trump Administration proposed today is not just short-sighted, it's insulting to hard-working Americans who voted for someone who promised he would look out for their interests. I am a strong believer that our investments in infrastructure, science, and job growth can help our nation compete in today's global marketplace, and I strongly oppose this budget's cuts to some of our nation's most powerful economic drivers."

Many details are missing from the abbreviated budget released Thursday, including how many jobs would be eliminated across the federal government and the full cost of the President's proposed border wall. The Trump Administration is expected to release its full budget in mid-May.

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