Washington, Jan. 23 -- Congresswoman Lateefah Simon issued the following press release:
Yesterday, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) released the following statement after voting NO on H.R. 7146, Consolidated Appropriations Act.
"Families in my district and across the country are struggling to afford health care, student loans, housing, and transportation needs. Our nation's investments should be in ensuring that everyone, regardless of their age, can access affordable health care, live in safe, affordable homes, and go to school without the burden of student debt -- not in furthering forever wars in service of one man's demands.
"I commend Democratic Appropriators for their work on advancing a bill that includes funding for many im...