WASHINGTON (TIP): Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna, who represents the 17th District of California and a member of the House Budget Committee, heavily criticized President Trump’s FY 2018 budget proposal, describing it as one ‘that breaks President Trump’s promise to forgotten Americans.’ “This budget would leave millions of individuals and families at a loss to the critical programs they turn to in times of need and help keep them out of poverty.

The administration wants to dismantle Medicaid, cut Social Security, eviscerate public education funding, weaken our ability to fight climate change and countless other damaging choices – all for a massive tax cut for the very rich”, he said. “The budget proposal also undermines how the government supports job growth and American innovation. The administration wants to eliminate the Appalachian Regional Commission, Economic Development Administration, and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership – just a few of the many successful programs that have led to the rapid growth of new 21st century industries across the U.S”, he further added.

On May 24, Khanna joined the members of Congress questioning OMB Director Mick Mulvaney in a public hearing on the President’s Fiscal Year 2018 Budget.