Sunrise Movement activists arrested in McCarthy's office while demanding climate action, end to shutdown threats

Eighteen climate activists with the Sunrise Movement were arrested during a protest in Kevin McCarthy's office demanding he prevent a government shutdown.
The activists traveled from across the country and held signs reading "Climate action not shutdown" and "McCarthy Aren't you ashamed?"
They are concerned a shutdown could impact FEMA's ability to respond to disasters like hurricanes.
The activists also want no cuts to Inflation Reduction Act programs and reinstatement of the child tax credit.
The Sunrise Movement says McCarthy and Republicans must act on climate change, fund schools, or risk the economy to appease extremists.

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Posted 9/28/2023, 5:04:00 PM