Not all that long ago, children like Claire would have grown up in cold, sterile institutions instead of at home with their families. Moreover, Republicans aren’t even pretending that any of these cuts — these deaths, these lives shattered — will reduce the deficit. ADVERTISEMENTBooker, Jeffries and Clark all vowed to bring the stories of Claire, Xiomara and other disabled children back to their Republican colleagues. Once again, in the middle of the night, House Republicans met while most Americans slept. Jamie Davis Smith is a writer, attorney and mother of four who lives in Washington, D.C.

Source: Huffington Post May 22, 2025 16:38 UTC