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Slotkin Introduces Amendments Prioritizing Michiganders Personal and Economic Security During Republican Budget Resolution Vote

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of the Senate vote on amendments and passage of the Republican-led Budget Resolution, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) is filing and pushing for amendments focused on mitigating the bird flu to address high egg prices, protecting Americans from cyber attacks, strengthening national security and preserving an apolitical military. “This Republican led budget resolution is going to allow for unilateral cuts to programs important for Michiganders and make big, big changes to tax policy that benefit the ultra-wealthy,” said Slotkin. “My job is to protect the personal and economic security of Michiganders, and that’s my guidepost for the votes I’ll be casting

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Slotkin, Senate Colleagues Lead Amicus Brief Regarding President Trump’s Unlawful Removal of Independent Government Watchdogs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) and Senate Democrats in filing an amicus brief on behalf of eight inspectors general who were illegally fired by President Trump at the start of his term. The Senators noted that the role of an inspector general is to act as a watchdog and ensure the laws enacted by Congress are faithfully executed.  Importantly, an inspector general may not be removed without proper notification to the Congress.  “Inspectors General (“IGs”) are responsible for uncovering and preventing waste, fraud, and abuse in the

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VIDEO: Slotkin Says Tulsi Gabbard is Unfit to be Director of National Intelligence

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin, a former CIA analyst and national security professional, took to the Senate floor to highlight her opposition to Tulsi Gabbard as the Director of National Intelligence and how she is unqualified and unfit for the office.  Slotkin’s floor remarks focused on Gabbards’ long-record of cozying up to foreign adversaries and her lack of competence and character. Slotkin also urged her Senate colleagues to join her in voting ‘NO’ on Gabbard’s nomination.                                      DOWNLOAD AND WATCH SLOTKIN’S REMARKS HERE.    

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