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Advocacy Alert – Urge the Senate to Preserve International Aid

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Last week, the House of Representatives voted to pass a package of cuts, called rescissions, that were requested by the White House. This new package is the first of many packages expected to eliminate even more lifesaving international assistance programs.
Countless lives are at risk. This package proposes canceling funding approved by both Republicans and Democrats in March. It cuts programming focused on supporting pregnant mothers and their children, providing emergency food, preventing infectious diseases and ensuring children, families and communities can move out of poverty over the long-term.
Over the next several weeks, the Senate will consider the package. Urge the Senate to push back and oppose canceling funding for lifesaving international assistance programs!