ProsperUS Ahead of SOTU: “We urge President Biden to push back against harmful cuts to public investments”
Claire Guzdar, spokesperson for the ProsperUS coalition, released the following statement ahead of President Biden’s State of the Union address this evening:
“The verdict is in: An economic agenda that invests in workers, families, and communities is key to widespread prosperity and economic growth. The Biden-Harris Administration economic agenda did just that – spurring the strongest economic recovery in modern history.
“But we’re at a critical fork in the road. The path we choose now will determine whether we move closer to an economy where everyone can thrive – or revert to the failed economic policies of the past. Tonight, we urge President Biden to push back against harmful cuts to public investments and re-commit to building a stronger, more inclusive economy for all of us.”
ProsperUS will be live tweeting the #SOTU to push back against dangerous austerity policies and defend sustained public investment. Join in the conversation using the hashtag #ProsperUS.
BACKGROUND
Tonight, President Biden must show his commitment to a truly prosperous State of the Union. That means:
Celebrate the historic investments in health care, tax justice, climate, and other issues deeply impacting our communities;
Affirm a commitment to making additional, economically-sound investments in housing, care, and other sectors of our economy that are still struggling to meet peoples’ needs; and
Reject any attempts by the new House majority to use the debt ceiling as a bargaining chip to slash Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, and other essential programs workers and families rely on.
