House Democratic Policy Commitee meets in Erie
The House Democratic Policy Committee held a hearing on Monday in Erie, concerning the local impact of Gov. Corbett’s proposed state budget cuts. The hearing was requested by Reps. John Hornaman, Flo Fabrizio and Pat Harkins, all D-Erie. Rep. Harkins felt that “This was a great opportunity for the public to listen to and weigh in on some of the most important issues concerning the proposed Corbett budget cuts and how they will impact our area of the commonwealth. I was happy to bring the House Policy Committee to Erie for some spirited discussion of the issues of the day.”
Rep. Sturla, the House Democratic Policy Committee chair, stated that “Residents across the state will feel the harmful effects of Governor Corbett’s back-to-back budget cuts. It is no accident that his poll numbers drop when he balances his budgets on the backs of our seniors, students and most vulnerable neighbors.” Rep. Hornaman added “This was important to listen to those on the front lines about the human impact from this year’s proposed budget cuts. What does it really mean to those who are disabled, or those who need medical care? What does it mean when budget cuts become amputations and entire social and medical programs disappear?”
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