AFSCME President Lee Saunders has issued a statement following the conclusion of the federal government shutdown. In his remarks, Saunders emphasized the need for Congress to address health care costs and continue funding public services.
Saunders stated, “AFSCME members have been clear from the start of this shutdown: we need to lower health care costs and fund public services. Unfortunately, this administration and the Project 2025 ideologues in Congress refused to come to the table to address the health care crisis gripping families across the country. We applaud all of the leaders in Congress who stood up and sounded the alarm about the massive insurance premium hikes affecting millions of Americans. The fight to protect families from these increases is far from over. Now that the government is reopening, we’re calling on members of Congress to keep their promise and hold a vote to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits. Working families cannot afford to wait any longer to lower health care costs.”
Saunders’ comments come as lawmakers face ongoing debates about extending tax credits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which aim to make health insurance more affordable for many Americans.
