So-called members of the liberal ‘Squad’ forced Democrats to cut $1 billion in aid for Israel’s Iron Dome Missile Defense Shield as lawmakers debate a massive budget proposal.
“A group of far-left lawmakers — including Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) — forced House Democratic leadership Tuesday to cut $1 billion for Israel’s Iron Dome from a short-term government funding bill,” reports the NY Post.
“The removal of the language from a continuing resolution that would keep the federal lights on through early December prompted an urgent call from Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid to House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.),” adds the newspaper.
The Squad Bullies Democrats into Not Funding Israel’s Iron Domehttps://t.co/YVCyL7mTLy#WeveGotACountryToSave
— Larry Elder (@larryelder) September 22, 2021
“4400 rockets were fired against Israel last spring. Iron Dome defended Israel, saving lives on both sides of the border. The U.S. stood by Israel then, and we stand with Israel now. I supported Iron Dome funding in the CR. I will make sure that Iron Dome is funded this year,” said one Democratic Rep who opposed the move.
“Israel has a new government with the broadest imaginable governing coalition, including Arab parties. Israelis and Palestinians are talking to each other again. The Abraham Accords are changing the dynamic of the entire region. All progress starts with and depends on security. And security relies on Iron Dome funding.”
Read the full report at the NY Post.
SQUAD GOALS! Rep. Pressley Says Government Must ‘Cancel Rent, Cancel Mortgages, Cancel Student Debt’
Squad-member Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley called on the federal government to “cancel” rent, home mortgages, and student debt on social media Tuesday as the country re-opens amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
“Cancel rent. Cancel mortgage. Cancel student debt,” posted Pressley on Twitter.
Cancel rent.
Cancel mortgage.
Cancel student debt.— Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (@RepPressley) July 21, 2020
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez confused millions of followers on social media over the weekend; bizarrely calling for the suspension of all mortgages across America because “evictions are about power.”
“The way that Congress gave that money to these corporations was in a way that was almost, like, a down payment on a loan… What if we use that same instrument to suspend all mortgage payments in the United States?” asked Ocasio-Cortez.
“Then you can actually cancel rent! We have the plan! Evictions at their core are about power, it’s about how people use certain degrees of power over the vulnerable! We need people power!” she added.
Watch AOC’s comments above.
SQUAD GOALS: AOC, Omar Demand Student Debt, Foreclosures, Banning CEO Bonuses in Coronavirus Stimulus
Members of the ‘Squad’ demanded a series of far-left proposals be included in the Congressional relief package to help Coronavirus victims this week; asking for the cancellation of student debt, banning of evictions, and prohibition of “executive bonuses” in the plan.
“Any rescue package must:
1) Cancel student debt
2) Fund losses for small businesses and local governments
3) Ban evictions and foreclosures
4) Ban stock buybacks and executive bonuses
We need a groundswell of support for these critical measures!” posted Omar on social media.
“The developments of this Senate relief bill are concerning. We are hearing lots of vague statements, but not a single member of Congress has seen actual bill text. It seems to give a *HALF TRILLION DOLLARS* away to big corporations, w/ few worker protections. Half a trillion,” added Rep. Ocasio-Cortez.
Any rescue package must:
1) Cancel student debt
2) Fund losses for small businesses and local governments
3) Ban evictions and foreclosures
4) Ban stock buybacks and executive bonusesWe need a groundswell of support for these critical measures!
Call your Rep: (202) 224-3121 https://t.co/3OCo9LbSsk
— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) March 24, 2020
The White House and leaders in the US Senate agreed to a $2 trillion stimulus package to help businesses impacted by the Coronavirus Wednesday; unveiling a sweeping bipartisan plan to shore-up the economy and protect American workers.
“The White House and Senate leaders of both parties announced agreement early Wednesday on an unprecedented $2 trillion emergency bill to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic,” reports the Associated Press.
“To the American people, we say, big help, quick help is on the way,” said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
The proposal now heads to the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives.
“House Democrats will now review the final provisions and legislative text of the agreement to determine a course of action,” said Speaker Pelosi.
“After days of intense discussions, the Senate has reached a bipartisan agreement on a historic relief package for this pandemic,” said Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. “It will rush new resources onto the front lines of our nation’s health care fight. And it will inject trillions of dollars of cash into the economy as fast as possible to help Americans workers, families, small businesses and industries make it through this disruption and emerge on the other side ready to soar.”
Read the full report here.
Source: Associated Press
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