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Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick criticizes GOP budget proposal as insufficient for Floridians

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Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 20th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 20th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, representing Florida's 20th district in the U.S. Congress, recently shared her views and updates through a series of tweets. Cherfilus-McCormick has been active in addressing various issues impacting her constituents and beyond.

On March 8, 2025, she criticized the budget proposed by House Republicans, stating that it fails to support hard-working families in Florida or federal workers. She urged bipartisan cooperation to prevent a government shutdown: "House Republicans’ proposed budget does nothing to help hard-working Florida families or support our federal workers. Republicans must come to the negotiating table and work in good faith with Democrats to avoid a government shutdown."

The following day, March 9, 2025, Cherfilus-McCormick reminded her followers about the deadline for submitting nominations for the EmpowHER Awards: "REMINDER Today is the last day to submit EmpowHER Awards nominations! To learn more and submit a nomination, please visit: https://t.co/kpgFE16Z57 https://t.co/f5xsItEgYe"

On March 10, 2025, she highlighted concerns regarding natural disasters affecting South Florida and expressed alarm over workforce reductions at NOAA and NWS. These cuts could exacerbate difficulties faced by communities recovering from severe weather events: "Here in South Florida, families have been hit hard by severe hurricanes, catastrophic flooding, and other natural disasters. My FL colleagues and I are sounding the alarm: Drastic workforce cuts at NOAA and NWS will only make it more difficult for our communities to get ahead… https://t.co/p4jGA5Rpdw"

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