Schatz: Instead Of Lowering Costs, Republicans Are Spending $70 Billion On Rogue Agency

Legislator (unnamed) · April 22, 2026

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Opening: economic strain for Americans

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Lawmaker opened by cataloging everyday economic pressures facing Americans — high gasoline prices, rising grocery and electricity costs and millions losing health insurance — and urged Congress to focus on helping struggling households.

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A lawmaker delivered extended floor remarks criticizing Republican priorities, arguing they intend to use reconciliation to fund ICE and CBP rather than tackle the rising cost of living; the speaker proposed restoring Affordable Care Act tax credits, reversing tariffs and cutting war spending as alternatives.

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