Senator Jacky Rosen Defends Global Health Funding Against GOP Rescissions

Defense of Global Health Funding

• 💡 Senator Jacky Rosen spoke on the Senate floor to support her amendment (2878) protecting global health funding.
• 🎯 She highlighted that global health programs save lives, grow economies, and create stable societies.
• ⚠️ The Republican rescissions package aims to eliminate $500 million in global health funding, which could deny 47 million women and couples access to essential care.
• 📉 Rosen argued that empowering women to decide on family planning leads to reduced spending on foreign assistance.

GOP Opposition and Fiscal Concerns

• 🚫 Senator from Tennessee objected to striking a provision that would prevent taxpayer dollars from funding foreign abortion programs.
• 📊 He cited a poll indicating 73% of Americans oppose using tax dollars for abortion services abroad.
• 💰 The objection emphasized fiscal responsibility, noting the nation's $37 trillion debt and the American people's desire to avoid funding a "far-left agenda."

Rosen's Rebuttal on Debt

• 🗣️ Senator Rosen countered Republican concerns about the debt by pointing out their role in adding $3 trillion to the national debt.
• ⚖️ She questioned their sincerity regarding fiscal worries when they have contributed to increased national debt.