House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his fellow Republicans are threatening to drive the US to default on our debts if they don’t get their way. They just passed a bill that would slash Medicaid, Food Assistance, Veterans’ Benefits, and other vital programs.

We know that we need to do more to support working families, rather than giving more tax giveaways to big corporations and the ultra-wealthy. Any cuts to Medicaid or Food Assistance would only threaten the livelihoods of millions and pull the rug out from underneath all of us who have paid into the programs. 19.1% of people living in Thomas County live in poverty. It would literally take food off the table from those who need it most. Not to mention the risks of a recession and job losses if Republicans force the government to default on its debt.

Representative Bishop has been a champion for a clean vote to avoid a default on our debts and opposing any cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and other programs our community relies on. 

When our representatives stand up for the people, rather than corporate interests or their own pockets, we prosper. Thank you, Representative Bishop for standing up for us. We have your back because you have ours!

-April Lakeman