Hirono Calls Ryan Budget ‘Misguided’

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Rep. Mazie Hirono issued a statement explaining her decision to vote against the GOP-backed budget that passed in the U.S. House on Thursday, calling it a ”misguided effort” on the part of Republicans. 

“This budget does not reflect the values of Hawaii,” Hirono said in a statement. “This budget does not protect our kupuna or our keiki. It doesn’t put people back to work and hurts our middle class families yet gives the wealthiest among us a nearly $400,000 tax break.”

Rep. Colleen Hanabusa also issued a statement explaining why she voted against the GOP budget, which was drafted by Wisconsin Republican Rep. Paul Ryan. 

“I could not support the Ryan Budget because it sends the message that we care more about corporations, millionaires and billionaires than we do about the families and individuals who make up the strong core of our nation,” Hanabusa said.

Hirono also took to Twitter to criticize the Ryan budget. Here’s what she posted on Thursday evening: 

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