Axios: House progressives plan 2027 votes on Medicare for All, abolishing ICE
Axios reports the push also covers cutting aid to Israel, and says moderate Democrats have long opposed defunding ICE.
Axios reports that progressives in intend to push floor votes next year on three priorities: for All, abolishing and cutting aid to Israel. According to Axios, the aim is to set the agenda for a future Democratic White House, at the risk of putting colleagues on the spot. Axios says Rep. Pramila Jayapal's Medicare for All bill has 118 co-sponsors, while a bill from Rep. Delia Ramirez that would cut all funding for ICE detention and monitoring has 23. Axios also reports progressives want action on AI limits, campaign finance and affordability, and notes moderate Democrats have long opposed defunding ICE.
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Axios presents the story as a progressive plan to force House votes in 2027, quoting Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Rep. Delia Ramirez and several progressive candidates, while noting moderate Democrats' opposition to defunding ICE and many Democrats' continued support for Israel.
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