Schakowsky Statement After Unveiling the CPC's "People's Budget"

Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip and Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus’ (CPC) Health Task Force, released the following statement after joining CPC Co-Chairs Mark Pocan and Raúl Grijalva in unveiling the FY2019 People’s Budget: A Progressive Path Forward:

“I’m proud to support the People’s Budget because it makes our tax code work for working people, not our nation’s millionaires, billionaires, and wealthy Republican donors. We must build a 21st century economy that supports middle class families and families working to get into the middle class so they can achieve the American dream. We can do this by investing in health care, education, workforce training, research and development, and 21st century infrastructure. Our budget puts people over profits. It holds corporations — like pharmaceutical companies — accountable to ensure that American families can afford a healthy and prosperous life.”