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June 25, 2020 Letter to the Delaware General Assembly - Carper, Coons, Blunt Rochester Urge General Assembly to Take Up Meaningful Law Enforcement Reforms Before Adjourning Sen. Chris Coons, ...
June 25, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Trump Brief Asking Supreme Court to Strike Down Affordable Care Act Amid Coronavirus Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 25, 2020 Letter to Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General - Udall, Leahy, Van Hollen Release GAO Report Revealing Trump's 4th of July Event Doubled Costs to Taxpayers in 2019 Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "700,000+ Americans live in the District of Columbia. They pay more in taxes than 22 other states. Yet, DC residents do not have full Congressional representation or a say in how fed money is spent. I support #DCstatehood because every American deserves full representation." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Durbin, Lee Inspector General Access Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 25, 2020 Blunt Rochester Votes For Sweeping Police Reform Measure Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "No Attorney General from either political party should be insulated from the scrutiny of an independent Inspector General. My bipartisan #IGAccessAct with @SenMikeLee will close the "lawyer loophole" that blocks the IG from investigating misconduct by the AG & DOJ prosecutors." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "The George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act is supported by a broad range of organizations, including civil rights groups, labor, & mayors across the U.S. It includes major reforms that Americans are demanding & I urge Members of both parties to support it. https://bit.ly/2Yxl5Yd" Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are demanding an end to police brutality & racial injustice, & Dems are responding. I'm proud to stand with @TheBlackCaucus ahead of today's vote on the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act. I urge all Members to support this bill. Learn more at http://justiceinpolicing.us" Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "We must ensure Americans can safely vote in November. It is shameful to exploit this crisis and hinder voter turnout like some states have done. We must be prepared on Election Day, which is why I continue to call for Senate passage of the #HeroesAct." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "Another 1.5M filed jobless claims last week, far more than any week on record before this crisis began. We are not seeing the economic rebound that the Trump Admin claims. This crisis is far from over. Every day, we see the need for the assistance the #HeroesAct provides." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "There's been a rapid acceleration in COVID-19 cases over just a few weeks. Americans should continue to wear their masks and social distance, & the Senate ought to take up the #HeroesAct to provide states with more resources to expand testing and tracing." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see my #IGAccessAct with @SenMikeLee pass out of the Senate Judiciary Committee today on a near-unanimous vote. We need independent oversight of the Attorney General & DOJ lawyers. Sen. McConnell should bring this bill to the floor for a vote as soon as possible." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "As COVID-19 cases rise, state and local governments are being forced to lay off teachers, health care personnel, public service workers, and other frontline employees. Our communities can't afford to wait. I urge the Senate to take up the #HeroesAct and #FundtheFrontLines now." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "The House acted today to make clear #BlackLivesMatter to ensure that we no longer see Black men & women being killed by those who are sworn to uphold the law; and to say we want justice for every American." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2020 Following Landmark Supreme Court Decision On DACA, Durbin Calls On Senate To Protect Dreamers Sen. Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "The Justice Department was forced to admit DHS officials made inaccurate or misleading statements to a federal court. Given the harm from potential violations of criminal law, the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General must investigate NOW." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans and President Trump expect you to believe they're the true champions of racial justice and police reform. The same Republicans who have run a conveyor belt of anti-civil rights judges! No. We need REAL reform." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 24, 2020 Capito Statement on Democrats' Move to Block Police Reform from Coming to Communities Across America Sen. Shelley Capito
June 24, 2020 MSNBC "Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell - Transcript Interview with Jamie Raskin Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 24, 2020 MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript Interview with Ted Lieu Rep. Ted Lieu
June 24, 2020 Hearing of the House Rules Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Cole, Hearing on H.R. 7120, H.R. 1425, H.R. 51, H.R. 5332 and H.J. Res. 90 Rep. Tom Cole
June 24, 2020 Murkowski Responds to Democrats Blocking Debate on Police Reform Bill Sen. Lisa Murkowski
June 24, 2020 Senate Democrats Block Debate of Police Reform Legislation Sen. Dan Sullivan
June 24, 2020 Cotton Bill to Limit Over-Politicizing of Special Prosecutors Sen. Tom Cotton
June 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Hon. Micheal S. Lee, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights - Klobuchar, Colleagues Call For Immediate Hearings on Political Interference in Antitrust Enforcement Decisions at Department of Justice Sen. Chris Coons, ...
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "House Democrats will vote on the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act tomorrow, and I've launched a website so Americans can learn about the bill. Visit http://JusticeInPolicing.us to share your views and become a citizen cosponsor. https://bit.ly/2NxJ6YB" Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 24, 2020 Correa Condemns AG Barr's Misuse Of Department Of Justice Rep. Lou Correa
June 24, 2020 Hunt Condemns Democrats for Blocking Debate, Divisive Rhetoric Rep. Wesley Hunt
June 24, 2020 Tillis Leads Charge To Confirm 200 President Trump Judges Sen. Thom Tillis
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "Rather than providing additional relief for families struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mitch McConnell is packing the courts with extreme right-wing judges. It's time for the Senate GOP to get back to work for the American people." Sen. Ben Luján
June 24, 2020 Shaheen, Hassan Join Senate Democrats on Legislation to Rename Bases & Other Military Assets Named for the Confederacy Within One Year Sen. Maggie Hassan
June 24, 2020 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on Political Interference and Threats to Prosecutorial Independence Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 24, 2020 Shaheen, Hassan Join Senate Democrats on Legislation to Rename Bases & Other Military Assets Named for the Confederacy Within One Year Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
June 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and Christopher Wray, FBI Director - Torres to DOJ: Release FBI Report on White Supremacist Infiltration of Law Enforcement Rep. Sylvia Garcia, ...
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats say they disagree with parts of @SenatorTimScott 's bill. Fine. The Senate has a way to settle policy differences. It's called legislating. The only reason to duck the whole process is if Democrats would rather preserve a campaign issue than find a bipartisan solution." Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate has confirmed 200 of President Trump's nominees to lifetime appointments on the federal bench. With today's confirmation, not a single circuit court vacancy exists anywhere in the nation for the first time in at least 40 years." Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 24, 2020 House Judiciary Releases Key Takeaways from Witness Testimony on Politicization of DOJ Under AG Barr Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 24, 2020 Sen. Moran Applauds the Historic Senate Confirmation of the 200th Judge During the Trump Administration Sen. Jerry Moran
June 24, 2020 Rep. Chip Roy On His Chief Of Staff, Wade Miller Rep. Chip Roy
June 24, 2020 Stevens Announces More Than $1.4 Million Returned to Constituents Rep. Haley Stevens
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "Millions of Americans are calling for swift action to secure justice for all who have lost their lives to police brutality. Congress can deliver it by sending the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act to the President." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 24, 2020 Letter to Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida - Fla. Dems. Call on Gov. DeSantis to Confront Surge in COVID-19 Cases Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, ...
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "For the 2nd week in a row, Senate Republicans have confirmed a Circuit Court nominee with a record of hostility toward the ACA. Even during one of the greatest public health crises in our nation's history, Republicans just won't let go of their obsession with attacking Obamacare." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020 King Presses CIA Inspector General Nominee on Independence and Accountability Sen. Angus King
June 24, 2020 Rep. Johnson Shows Trump's Pattern of Abuse of Power in Judiciary: Political Interference & Threats to Prosecutorial Independence Rep. Hank Johnson
June 24, 2020 The Justice Act Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 24, 2020 Judicial Confirmations Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 24, 2020 Judicial Confirmations Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 24, 2020 Senate Democrats Block Police Reform from Coming to Communities Across America Sen. John Cornyn, ...
Date Title Politician
June 25, 2020 Letter to the Delaware General Assembly - Carper, Coons, Blunt Rochester Urge General Assembly to Take Up Meaningful Law Enforcement Reforms Before Adjourning Sen.Chris Coons, ...
June 25, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Trump Brief Asking Supreme Court to Strike Down Affordable Care Act Amid Coronavirus Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 25, 2020 Letter to Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General - Udall, Leahy, Van Hollen Release GAO Report Revealing Trump's 4th of July Event Doubled Costs to Taxpayers in 2019 Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "700,000+ Americans live in the District of Columbia. They pay more in taxes than 22 other states. Yet, DC residents do not have full Congressional representation or a say in how fed money is spent. I support #DCstatehood because every American deserves full representation." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Durbin, Lee Inspector General Access Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 25, 2020 Blunt Rochester Votes For Sweeping Police Reform Measure Sen.Lisa Blunt Rochester
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "No Attorney General from either political party should be insulated from the scrutiny of an independent Inspector General. My bipartisan #IGAccessAct with @SenMikeLee will close the "lawyer loophole" that blocks the IG from investigating misconduct by the AG & DOJ prosecutors." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "The George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act is supported by a broad range of organizations, including civil rights groups, labor, & mayors across the U.S. It includes major reforms that Americans are demanding & I urge Members of both parties to support it. https://bit.ly/2Yxl5Yd" Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are demanding an end to police brutality & racial injustice, & Dems are responding. I'm proud to stand with @TheBlackCaucus ahead of today's vote on the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act. I urge all Members to support this bill. Learn more at http://justiceinpolicing.us" Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "We must ensure Americans can safely vote in November. It is shameful to exploit this crisis and hinder voter turnout like some states have done. We must be prepared on Election Day, which is why I continue to call for Senate passage of the #HeroesAct." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "Another 1.5M filed jobless claims last week, far more than any week on record before this crisis began. We are not seeing the economic rebound that the Trump Admin claims. This crisis is far from over. Every day, we see the need for the assistance the #HeroesAct provides." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "There's been a rapid acceleration in COVID-19 cases over just a few weeks. Americans should continue to wear their masks and social distance, & the Senate ought to take up the #HeroesAct to provide states with more resources to expand testing and tracing." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see my #IGAccessAct with @SenMikeLee pass out of the Senate Judiciary Committee today on a near-unanimous vote. We need independent oversight of the Attorney General & DOJ lawyers. Sen. McConnell should bring this bill to the floor for a vote as soon as possible." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "As COVID-19 cases rise, state and local governments are being forced to lay off teachers, health care personnel, public service workers, and other frontline employees. Our communities can't afford to wait. I urge the Senate to take up the #HeroesAct and #FundtheFrontLines now." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "The House acted today to make clear #BlackLivesMatter to ensure that we no longer see Black men & women being killed by those who are sworn to uphold the law; and to say we want justice for every American." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2020 Following Landmark Supreme Court Decision On DACA, Durbin Calls On Senate To Protect Dreamers Sen.Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "The Justice Department was forced to admit DHS officials made inaccurate or misleading statements to a federal court. Given the harm from potential violations of criminal law, the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General must investigate NOW." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans and President Trump expect you to believe they're the true champions of racial justice and police reform. The same Republicans who have run a conveyor belt of anti-civil rights judges! No. We need REAL reform." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 24, 2020 Capito Statement on Democrats' Move to Block Police Reform from Coming to Communities Across America Sen.Shelley Capito
June 24, 2020 MSNBC "Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell - Transcript Interview with Jamie Raskin Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 24, 2020 MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript Interview with Ted Lieu Rep.Ted Lieu
June 24, 2020 Hearing of the House Rules Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Cole, Hearing on H.R. 7120, H.R. 1425, H.R. 51, H.R. 5332 and H.J. Res. 90 Rep.Tom Cole
June 24, 2020 Murkowski Responds to Democrats Blocking Debate on Police Reform Bill Sen.Lisa Murkowski
June 24, 2020 Senate Democrats Block Debate of Police Reform Legislation Sen.Dan Sullivan
June 24, 2020 Cotton Bill to Limit Over-Politicizing of Special Prosecutors Sen.Tom Cotton
June 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Hon. Micheal S. Lee, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights - Klobuchar, Colleagues Call For Immediate Hearings on Political Interference in Antitrust Enforcement Decisions at Department of Justice Sen.Chris Coons, ...
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "House Democrats will vote on the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act tomorrow, and I've launched a website so Americans can learn about the bill. Visit http://JusticeInPolicing.us to share your views and become a citizen cosponsor. https://bit.ly/2NxJ6YB" Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 24, 2020 Correa Condemns AG Barr's Misuse Of Department Of Justice Rep.Lou Correa
June 24, 2020 Hunt Condemns Democrats for Blocking Debate, Divisive Rhetoric Rep.Wesley Hunt
June 24, 2020 Tillis Leads Charge To Confirm 200 President Trump Judges Sen.Thom Tillis
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "Rather than providing additional relief for families struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mitch McConnell is packing the courts with extreme right-wing judges. It's time for the Senate GOP to get back to work for the American people." Sen.Ben Luján
June 24, 2020 Shaheen, Hassan Join Senate Democrats on Legislation to Rename Bases & Other Military Assets Named for the Confederacy Within One Year Sen.Maggie Hassan
June 24, 2020 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on Political Interference and Threats to Prosecutorial Independence Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 24, 2020 Shaheen, Hassan Join Senate Democrats on Legislation to Rename Bases & Other Military Assets Named for the Confederacy Within One Year Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
June 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and Christopher Wray, FBI Director - Torres to DOJ: Release FBI Report on White Supremacist Infiltration of Law Enforcement Rep.Sylvia Garcia, ...
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats say they disagree with parts of @SenatorTimScott 's bill. Fine. The Senate has a way to settle policy differences. It's called legislating. The only reason to duck the whole process is if Democrats would rather preserve a campaign issue than find a bipartisan solution." Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate has confirmed 200 of President Trump's nominees to lifetime appointments on the federal bench. With today's confirmation, not a single circuit court vacancy exists anywhere in the nation for the first time in at least 40 years." Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 24, 2020 House Judiciary Releases Key Takeaways from Witness Testimony on Politicization of DOJ Under AG Barr Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 24, 2020 Sen. Moran Applauds the Historic Senate Confirmation of the 200th Judge During the Trump Administration Sen.Jerry Moran
June 24, 2020 Rep. Chip Roy On His Chief Of Staff, Wade Miller Rep.Chip Roy
June 24, 2020 Stevens Announces More Than $1.4 Million Returned to Constituents Rep.Haley Stevens
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "Millions of Americans are calling for swift action to secure justice for all who have lost their lives to police brutality. Congress can deliver it by sending the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act to the President." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 24, 2020 Letter to Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida - Fla. Dems. Call on Gov. DeSantis to Confront Surge in COVID-19 Cases Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultz, ...
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "For the 2nd week in a row, Senate Republicans have confirmed a Circuit Court nominee with a record of hostility toward the ACA. Even during one of the greatest public health crises in our nation's history, Republicans just won't let go of their obsession with attacking Obamacare." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020 King Presses CIA Inspector General Nominee on Independence and Accountability Sen.Angus King
June 24, 2020 Rep. Johnson Shows Trump's Pattern of Abuse of Power in Judiciary: Political Interference & Threats to Prosecutorial Independence Rep.Hank Johnson
June 24, 2020 The Justice Act Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 24, 2020 Judicial Confirmations Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 24, 2020 Judicial Confirmations Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 24, 2020 Senate Democrats Block Police Reform from Coming to Communities Across America Sen.John Cornyn, ...
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