Democrats Took Victory Lap For Millions Of Dollars Of Funding They Voted Against

Democrats Who Voted Against Shutdown Deal Took Victory Lap For The Millions Of Dollars It Gave Their Districts

Democratic lawmakers claimed credit for millions of dollars allocated to their constituencies, despite opposing the shutdown-ending funding package which included them. On Nov. 13, New York Rep. Josh Riley joined 207 of his Democrats colleagues in voting against a spending package to end the record-breaking government shutdown, citing its failure to include health care provisions […]

Democrats Took Victory Lap For Millions Of Dollars Of Funding They Voted Against

Democratic lawmakers claimed credit for millions of dollars allocated to their constituencies, despite opposing the shutdown-ending funding package which included them. On Nov. 12, New York Rep. Josh Riley joined 206 of his Democrats colleagues in voting against a spending package to end the record-breaking government shutdown, citing its failure to include health care provisions […]

Republicans Privately Pushing Anti-Trans Funding Ban For ACA Subsidy Deal After Shutdown Compromise

Public DomainErin In The Morning is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a subscriber.Transgender health care has been a sticking point in negotiations over appropriations bills since the shutdown fight began months ago. Many transgender people felt a momentary relief when a short-term CR ended the shutdown without any anti-transgender provisions, pushing the next deadline to Jan. 30. But th…