# PT President Says Fiscal Adjustment Project Misunderstood on Health and Education

> PT leader Edinho Silva claims fiscal adjustment bill faces 'much misinformation' about health and education impacts.
- Title: PT President Says Fiscal Adjustment Project Misunderstood on…
- Summary: PT leader Edinho Silva claims fiscal adjustment bill faces 'much misinformation' about health and education impacts.
- Keywords: fiscal adjustment, senate, lula da silva, fiscal policy, deputado, CNN Brasil
- Source: CNN Brasil — https://cnnbrasil.com.br/politica/ajuste-fiscal-sofreu-muita-desinformacao-sobre-saude-e-educacao-diz-edinho
- Author: Davi Alencar
- Published: 2026-11-13T23:55:40+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pt, fiscal adjustment, senate, lula da silva, health, education, fiscal policy, deputado, news
## PT President Edinho Silva
PT national president Edinho Silva says fiscal adjustment bill approved by Senate faces 'much misinformation' about health and education impacts.

> não há nenhuma medida mexendo na saúde ou educação, não é verdade
## Fiscal Adjustment Bill Details
Bill aims to balance public finances without worsening poor people's lives, targeting primary budget surplus improvement by 2027.
## Tax Credits and Benefits
Bill cuts tax benefits by 20%, including job tax credits, tech incentives, and disability vehicle discounts.
## Opposition Criticism
PT lawmaker Lindbergh Farias claims bill represents 'market blackmail' and financial system pressure.

> a medida representaria uma chantagem do mercado e do sistema financeiro
## Key takeaway

PT president Edinho Silva says fiscal adjustment bill approved by Senate does not affect health or education funding, aiming to balance public finances without harming the poor.