Vote No on reconciliation bill! It undermines public safety & services.

The proposed budget reconciliation bill threatens to make everyday life more difficult for millions of Americans. In addition to slashing Medicare and food assistance, it eliminates the registration process for purchasing gun silencers, a commonsense regulation that has been in place since the 1930s to enhance public safety. Silencers create additional challenges for law enforcement and first responders in situations involving gun violence. Furthermore, the bill blocks the implementation of a free tax-filing program that could save American taxpayers significant time and money. Instead of simplifying the tax filing process, it protects the interests of tax preparation companies profiting from an overly complicated system. This provision prioritizes corporate profits over the welfare of ordinary citizens. Alarmingly, the reconciliation bill also includes severe funding cuts to critical government agencies and services. These cuts target agencies like the CDC, NIH, CFPB, NOAA, NWS, USFS, USGS, and the entire Department of Education, without demonstrating any tangible benefits for the American people. Concerningly, these detrimental measures appear aimed at facilitating additional tax breaks for wealthy individuals and large corporations, exacerbating economic inequality. This bill fails to address the genuine needs and struggles of working families. Given the profound negative impacts on public safety, vital government services, and economic fairness, a resounding rejection of this reconciliation bill is warranted. Vote No!