The DeSaulnier Digest: Mark Leads Democrats' Effort to Avert Disastrous Debt Default
AT A GLANCE
In this week's Digest, you will find more information on:
- Mark's efforts to help the U.S. avoid an economically disastrous debt default;
- A busy district work period that included a town hall and Education Listening Tour visits; and
- The CA-10 winner of this year's Congressional Art Competition.
MARK LEADS DEMOCRATS' EFFORT TO AVERT DISASTROUS DEFAULT
New York Times Covers Mark's Bill that Could Help U.S. Avoid Default
Raising the debt ceiling allows the United States to pay the bills we already owe, including Social Security and Medicare benefits and military salaries. If we do not raise the debt ceiling, we default on our debt - for the first time ever in U.S. history - which would almost certainly trigger a recession and precipitate a global financial crisis. With House Republicans refusing to vote to raise the debt limit without imposing cuts to programs millions of Americans rely on in exchange, Mark quietly introduced legislation months ago that could allow a path for a vote on a clean debt limit raise by circumventing Republican leadership. To learn more about this bill and the process, click here or on the image below.
Lawrence O'Donnell Dubs Congressman DeSaulnier a "Legislative Secret Agent"
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Esquire Delves into Mark's Behind the Scenes Efforts on the Debt Limit
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Congressman DeSaulnier Joins Jonathan Capehart to Discuss the Importance of Avoiding Debt Default
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IN THE COMMUNITY
Congressman DeSaulnier Hosts Town Hall in Lafayette
Congressman DeSaulnier held a town hall at Stanley Middle School to provide an update on the latest action in Congress and to take questions directly from constituents. Topics discussed included the debt ceiling, gun violence prevention, transportation, and more.
Mark Continues Education Listening Tour
Congressman DeSaulnier visited Oakley Union Elementary School District, Oakley Elementary School, and Alhambra High School where he met with educators, parents, and students. Additionally, he visited Head Start's Marsh Creek campus in Brentwood to hear more about Head Start's efforts to support young children and families in our community.
Congressman DeSaulnier Presents Community Project Funding
The Congressman joined the City of Lafayette, the City of Walnut Creek, and White Pony Express to present funding he secured in Congress that will help continue invaluable work in our community.
CONGRESSMAN DESAULNIER ANNOUNCES CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION WINNER
The Congressman hosted a reception at the Moraga Art Gallery to announce the winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition and to showcase all of the wonderful submissions to this year's competition. Congratulations to our 2023 winner, Jazlyn Xiao whose piece, The Future in My Hands, is depicted below.
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