Instead of playing politics and creating fiscal uncertainty, we urge you to support a federal budget that grows the middle class by ending the sequester, investing in jobs and education, and closing corporate tax loopholes.
Why is this important?
Congress has 6 days scheduled before the Sep. 30 budget deadline to avoid a government shutdown. But some Republicans won't even negotiate unless Obamacare is defunded — and they're using the deadline to gain leverage.
We need Rep. Lamar Smith to prioritize expanding the middle class during the budget debate. Unless we act quickly, he may join with Republicans like Rep. Paul Ryan and support more cuts to education, healthcare, and other vital services.
