Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee After McConnell Suggests Bankruptcy for Michigan Instead of Emergency Aid

Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus,issued the followingstatementin response to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's (R-KY) comment suggesting that states hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak, like Michigan, should file for bankruptcy rather than be given support they need to overcome this pandemic:

"If Mitch McConnell had his way, he'd let Michigan go bankrupt. The Senate Majority Leader's comments are irresponsible, insulting and show just how out of touch Republicans are with reality.

"State and local governments across Michigan support essential services like police and fire, 911 dispatch, school, hospitals and roads. The last thing we need in an economic crisis is Michigan filing for bankruptcy, which would hurt Michigan families by laying off police officers, firefighters, teachers, hospital workers and construction crews. Instead of letting states fail, Republicans should work with Democrats to provide emergency relief to state and local governments during this extraordinary time of need."

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