Pelosi Statement on President Trump’s Decision to Eliminate 2019 Cost-of-Living Adjustment for Federal Employees

Contact: Ashley Etienne/Henry Connelly, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on President Trump’s decision to eliminate the federal workforce’s cost-of-living adjustment for 2019:
 
“After adding nearly $2 trillion to the deficit with the GOP tax scam for the rich, President Trump is clawing back a needed pay raise from millions of hard-working Americans who serve our nation and keep our communities healthy, strong and safe. 
 
“President Trump’s action is the latest step in a GOP agenda where Big Pharma, big banks and the wealthiest 1 percent are handed massive, unpaid for tax breaks, but working families keep getting the short end of the stick.  Many of the federal workers who will bear the brunt of President Trump’s fiscal hypocrisy are veterans who have continued their service to our country in civilian life.  
 
“As America prepares to celebrate Labor Day, Democrats honor all our nation’s working men and women and all they do to keep our country moving forward.  We are committed to fighting For The People as we work to raise wages, lower costs and crack down on corruption so our government works for everyone.”
 

# # #