Congress, #DontCutLives!

#DontCutLives

BREAKING: President Trump's proposed skinny budget for fiscal year 2019 leaves millions of lives on the line. The president's proposed budget includes cuts to foreign assistance that would be staggering – even deadly.

Foreign assistance funding has long been a key pillar in our nation's leadership role in saving lives and bringing about a safer, more prosperous and more equitable world.

Slashing these programs would not only put millions of lives at risk – we would be backing away from our promises for decreased dependency and a healthier, safer future.

Congress has the power to protect these lifesaving programs and they need to do that now. But they won't stand up for lifesaving accounts unless they hear from you. Tell Congress today: #DontCutLives. Protect foreign assistance funding from cuts.

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The White House's budget proposal for the coming fiscal year included plans for deep cuts to critical foreign assistance programs. These proposed cuts -- and even lesser cuts -- would disproportionately affect the world's most vulnerable communities. 
 
I am deeply opposed to cut to these important programs that save millions of lives, represent the face of America abroad and help to promote a safer world. Lifesaving foreign assistance funding represents only one percent of the federal budget -- just one cent of the federal budget dollar -- and they are critical to U.S. leadership in the world.
 
These low-cost programs save millions of lives every year, address the root causes of poverty, decrease dependency and build stronger, more resilient societies. Beyond saving countless lives, our own nation's security is benefited by alleviating suffering and decreasing poverty to create a more stable and prosperous world. That is why I support a foreign assistance budget of $59.1 billion, on par with current funding levels, in order to preserve these critical programs. 
 
Foreign aid saves lives -- and right now, it's time to save foreign aid. I call on Congress to protect foreign assistance funding in all budget negotiations and to pass a budget that protects lives, supports our national security and maintains our nation's leadership in the world.

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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State ZIP]

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