Scaled-down reconciliation bill still ‘very dangerous’: Rep. Tenney
Democrats continue to negotiate spending package
Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., argues against the new spending bill even in its decreased form.
Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., argued the spending package, even in its new, scaled-down version, is dangerous because it will take power away from the states and will be "federalizing everything" on FOX Business’ "Mornings with Maria."
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REP. CLAUDIA TENNEY: I'm grateful that this deal did not pass because even the scaled-down version of the reconciliation package is very dangerous. And the infrastructure package -- which I cannot understand how any Republican is supporting this package -- it is a disaster. It is about implementing the Green New Deal, putting the framework in place for the Green New Deal, and it's just a matter of inserting the money later. And I'm really concerned about that.
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We have paid family leave in New York. What they want to do is completely turn this over into a federal program. So federalizing everything.
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But this is the problem. It's all federalization of our communities and our state, and we have no power left. It's the central theme.
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Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., provides insight into border issues, as well as spending and infrastructure negotiations on Capitol Hill.