Washington, March 6 -- Congresswoman Joyce Beatty issued the following press release:
Today, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement regarding yesterday's vote to advance funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS):
"I emphatically voted NO to funding for the Department of Homeland Security."
"My stance and the position of House Democrats has been clear: we will not vote to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement as it continues to terrorize our communities. Any funding should come with substantial reforms. I am disappointed that my Republican colleagues have chosen to support this legislation, without committing to these changes."
"While the bill did pass the House, the fight is not over. The e...