Rep. Steve Cohen Gives Congress an 'F' for Failing to Do 'The People's Business'

Congressional Inaction and Public Trust

• 🎯 Congress is criticized for adjourning without addressing critical issues, earning an 'F' grade for its work on behalf of the people.
• 😔 The speaker expresses shame for being part of a Congress that fails to uphold long-standing American values.

Policy Failures and Their Impact

• 🏥 Healthcare access has been reduced for hundreds of thousands of people.
• 🍎 SNAP (nutritional sustenance) payments have been cut for tens and hundreds of thousands.
• 🌍 Environmental protections have been weakened, impacting the earth and contributing to global warming, leading to more extreme weather events.
• 👩‍⚕️ Women have lost access to Planned Parenthood and essential healthcare services.

Core American Values Undermined

• ⚖️ The current Congress is seen as failing to stand up for justice, due process, and fairness.
• 🤝 There's a perceived lack of care for the 'little guy' and a failure to support those with insufficient resources.
• 💰 Instead of helping those in need, the focus is seen as being on millionaires and billionaires.
• 🗣️ The speaker emphasizes the need for individuals to stand up and speak the truth for the American people.