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Kamala Harris' Public Statements on Issue: Government Budget and Spending

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02/17/2024 Remarks by Vice President Harris and President Zelenskyy of Ukraine in Joint Press Conference | Munich, Germany
10/21/2022 Tweet - "This is the largest one-year drop in the federal deficit. Since we took office, the deficit has come down every year. We'll reduce the deficit by another $250 billion over the next decade by making sure the largest corporations pay their fair share in federal taxes."
10/14/2022 Tweet - "Good news: Our nation's seniors will see their monthly social security payments increase an average of $140, and their Medicare premiums go down. We're committed to lowering costs and this will provide a little extra breathing room for millions of Americans."
05/12/2022 Tweet - "Our Administration has called on Congress to pass $22.5 billion in additional emergency funding against COVID. $5 billion of that would be dedicated to helping to save lives around the world. We'll continue to advocate for critical resources as part of our global commitment."
05/06/2022 Tweet - "During our first year in office, the deficit fell by over $350 billion. This week, the Treasury Department issued new projections showing the deficit will fall by over $1.5 trillion this year--the largest deficit reduction in a single year on record."
03/30/2022 Tweet - "Under @POTUS 's budget we have a real opportunity to reduce costs for American families, including investments to cut the costs of child care and health care and help families pay for other essentials."
03/10/2022 Vice President Kamala Harris Announces Additional U.S. Funding to Respond to Humanitarian Needs in Ukraine and Eastern Europe
12/11/2021 Readout of Vice President Kamala Harris's Call with Presumptive Honduran President-Elect Xiomara Castro
11/03/2021 Tweet - "It's a shame that nearly every Republican in the U.S. Senate refused to allow a debate on this issue. This voting rights bill is about ensuring that all Americans--wherever they live, whatever party they are registered to vote with--have an unimpeded ability to exercise their vote."
10/27/2021 Tweet - "Our Build Back Better Agenda will create jobs and build industries like clean energy--that we know are key to America's long-term competitiveness."
10/08/2021 Tweet - "Our Build Back Better Agenda will help usher in an economy that works for women and working families."
10/03/2021 Tweet - "Let's pass the Build Back Better Agenda and create an economy that gives every American the chance to determine their own future."
09/22/2021 Tweet - "The United States joins the call for a new financial intermediary fund at the World Bank, which will help us bring together new resources for pandemic preparedness. I am proud to announce that we are prepared to contribute at least $250M to help get this fund started."
09/18/2021 Tweet - "If big corporations and the very wealthy pay their fair share, we can invest in the American people, cut taxes for the middle class, reduce health care costs, create jobs, fight climate change, and so much more."
09/17/2021 Tweet - "Our Administration is investing $350 million in maternal and infant health for our nation's families. The funds from @HHSgov will support mothers throughout their pregnancy and after giving birth. It will also ensure our babies are born healthy regardless of their background."
05/27/2021 Tweet - "Since the start of our Administration, we have: - Created an average of 500k jobs per month - Delivered more than 165 million relief checks - Fully vaccinated more than 50% of American adults That's progress."
05/04/2021 Tweet - "The American Jobs Plan will invest $180 billion in R&D. Here's what that means: - Developing new technologies - Advancing climate science and innovation - Building new research infrastructure"
04/30/2021 Tweet - "Americans rely on public transit to get their groceries, get their kids to school, to get to work, to go to church, and so much more. The American Jobs Plan will invest $110 billion to help modernize, expand, and electrify our transit systems."
04/14/2021 Tweet - "The American Jobs Plan will invest $400 billion in our care infrastructure. That means better wages, better protections, and more security for caregivers. And it means more accessibility and more affordability for families."
04/06/2021 Tweet - "Illinois, we said help is on the way, and now, help is here to get more shots in arms. Today, the CDC announced that it will award $90 million to Illinois and another $33 million to Chicago to increase vaccine access and boost confidence--especially in hard hit communities."
03/26/2021 Tweet - "Our federal budget should invest in the full potential of the American people. An expert negotiator with extensive knowledge of the federal budget, our new Deputy Director of OMB, Shalanda Young, is ready to get to work. Congratulations!"
12/29/2020 Letter to Honorable Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Honorable Dick Durbin, Ranking Member on the Senate Appropriations Committee - Following Her Push, Gillibrand Announces $150 Million In Breast Cancer Research Funding Included In FY 2021 Bipartisan Appropriations Package
09/17/2020 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Nita Lowery Chairwoman House Committee on Appropriations, and to the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member House Committee on Appropriations - Wyden Leads 43 Western Lawmakers in Calling for Increased Federal Funds to Support Comprehensive Wildfire Response and Recovery
08/12/2020 Letter to The Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of The United States Postal Service - Baldwin Joins Senate Democratic Caucus in Urging Usps to Fix Delays and Avoid Cost Increases for Election Mail
08/12/2020 Udall, Harris Introduce Environmental Justice for All Act
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