House and Senate Democrats Rally at Capitol Against GOP Immigration Funding Bill
House and Senate Democrats gathered on the Capitol steps Thursday to oppose a Republican funding bill for immigration enforcement. Democrats contrasted the bill with a White House proposal that included $1 billion for security at the White House complex and President Donald Trump's ballroom.
pbs.orgHouse and Senate Democrats gathered on the Capitol steps Thursday in opposition to a Republican funding bill for immigration enforcement. Democrats highlighted a White House proposal that included $1 billion for security at the White House complex and President Donald Trump's ballroom.
Republicans are not including that proposal in the current bill. Democrats said Congress should focus instead on making life affordable for everyday Americans.
" "The American people are watching and in November, they will be watching," Schumer added. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said immigration enforcement in this country should be fair, just, and humane.
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The funding bill could move forward without the White House security proposal.
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