| Aug. 14, 2020
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McBath-Championed Bipartisan Legislation to Study Social Status of Black Men and Boys Signed Into Law
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Rep. Lucy McBath
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Oversight Subcommittee Seeks Information on "Citizens Academy" Programs at ICE
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Cortez Masto Statement on 85th Anniversary of Social Security
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Sens. Hawley and Blumenthal Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Fight Human Trafficking As Covid-19 Pandemic Worsens Crisis Friday, August 14, 2020
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Sen. Josh Hawley
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Tweet - "All Americans deserve a strong retirement system. On the 85th anniversary of the Social Security Act, two reports by @JECDems look at the weakening of our current retirement system and the need to strengthen it."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Thompson and Maloney Release GAO Decision Confirming Trump's Top DHS Appointments Were Illegal
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Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Rep. Titus Statement on GAO Finding that Trump's Top DHS Appointments Were Illegal
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Rep. Dina Titus
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Pelosi Statement on 85th Anniversary of Social Security
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Tweet - "85 years ago, FDR signed the Social Security Act into law. Since then, Dems have fought to protect it against GOP efforts to weaken or privatize it. As we face an unprecedented crisis, Dems are working to ensure it remains solvent & its funding protected."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Tweet - "We witnessed numerous problems during this year's primary elections, including closed polling places, long lines, and poll worker shortages. Officials must plan now so states are fully prepared to ensure every eligible voter can freely and safely cast their ballot in November."
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Tweet - "No voter should be forced to wait for hours in line or risk their health to exercise their constitutionally protected right to vote. We can prevent this by offering adequate early voting, sufficient polling locations and hours, and mail-in or absentee voting options."
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Tweet - "For 85 years, #SocialSecurity has stood as a fundamental promise that a lifetime of hard work will be met with the dignity of a secure retirement. Democrats are committed to protecting Social Security and ensuring a secure retirement for all Americans."
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on the 85th Anniversary of the Social Security Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Letter to Damon Hininger, CEO of CoreCivic, the Hon. Donald Washington, Dir, of the U.S. Marshals Service, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - New Mexico Congressional Delegation Seeks Accountability Following COVID-19 Outbreak at Cibola County Correctional Center
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Congressman Neguse Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Animal Cruelty Crimes and Stop Violence in Our Communities
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Rep. Joe Neguse
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Udall, Heinrich Call On DHS Acting Secretary Wolf and Acting Deputy Secretary Cuccinelli To Step Down After Positions Deemed Legally Invalid
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Gillibrand Announces Support For Bicameral Legislation To Help Achieve Environmental Justice For All
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Rosen Commemorates 85th Anniversary of Social Security
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Sen. Jacky Rosen
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Wyden Sounds Alarm on FBI Again Violating Policy to Damage Democratic Presidential Candidate
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator for the U.S. Agency for International Development - Loeffler, Colleagues Urge USAID to Prevent US from Funding Abortions, Abortion Advocacy Abroad
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Rep. Rick Allen, ...
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Booker, Senators Announce College Athletes Bill of Rights
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Sen. Cory Booker, ...
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Black women only earn 62 cents for every dollar that a white man makes. Racial and gender pay disparities are unacceptable. Period. The House has taken steps to close the wage gap; now it's the Senate's turn."
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Tweet - "It is appalling that Trump is deliberately obstructing funding for @USPS to prevent mail-in voting this Fall. Americans should be able to exercise their right to vote safely, not forced to choose between their right to vote and their health & safety."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Tweet - "On #BlackWomensEqualPay Day, we recognize the additional 8 months it takes for Black women to finally reach the pay of white men for the prior year. This wage gap is harmful to Black women and their families and must end - we need Equal Pay now."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Today, we mark #BlackWomensEqualPayDay -- the day in 2020 when Black women's pay finally catches up with white men's for 2019. We all must do our part every single day to shrink this gap. The House passed the #PaycheckFairness Act over a year ago. What's your excuse, @senategop ?"
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Cortez Masto Applauds HHS Grant Funding to Help Prevent Opioid Misuse Among Seniors
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Congressman Neguse Announces Sweeping Voting Reform Legislation to Stop Disenfranchisement of Young People
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Rep. Joe Neguse
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Tweet - "On #BlackWomensEqualPayDay we are reminded that Black women are paid $0.62 for every $1 a white man earns. Unacceptable. Black women need & deserve equal pay. We must pass the Paycheck Fairness Act in the Senate, and fight to close the gender and race pay gaps in our country."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Hirono, Casey, Harris, Colleagues Introduce Coronavirus Language Access Act
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Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Letter to Andrew Wheeler of the Environmental Protection Agency - Wyden, Merkley, Blumenauer and Bonamici Demand Answers on Environmental and Health Impacts of Tear Gas Used by Federal Officers
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator US Agency for International Development - Inhofe Joins Letter to Urge USAID to Prevent US from Funding Abortions, Abortion Advocacy Abroad
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Sen. Ted Budd, ...
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Tweet - "#BlackWomensEqualPayDay is a reminder that we still haven't achieved #PaycheckFairness and closed the wage gap, especially for women of color. I'm proud to cosponsor the Paycheck Fairness Act and will keep fighting to achieve equal pay for all."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 12, 2020
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Boozman: "One step closer to paving a new path forward in suicide prevention"
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Sen. John Boozman
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| Aug. 12, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General - Scott, Bonamici Ask GAO to Examine Access to Support for People with Disabilities Experiencing Domestic Violence
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Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
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| Aug. 12, 2020
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Blumenthal & Hawley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Human Trafficking As COVID-19 Pandemic Worsens Crisis
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Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
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| Aug. 12, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. John Ring, Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board - Subcommittee Chair Raskin Leads Letter Condemning National Labor Relations Board's Effort to Remove Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBTQ+ Employees
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Rep. Mark Pocan, ...
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| Aug. 12, 2020
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith Backs Legislation to Combat Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Crisis During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Tina Smith
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| Aug. 12, 2020
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Van Hollen Statement on Talbot County Council Decision on Talbot Boys Statue
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Aug. 12, 2020
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Van Hollen Hails Legal Decision Upending Trump Administration's Rollback of Migratory Bird Protections
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Aug. 12, 2020
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Guthrie Continues Work to Address Opioid Crisis
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Rep. Steven Guthrie
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| Aug. 12, 2020
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Mast Introduces Legislation Prohibiting Toxic Discharges
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Rep. Brian Mast
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| Aug. 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Joined the @ChicagoBarAssoc for a discussion about the Justice in Policing Act, @SenateDems plan for bold, comprehensive police reform. Give it a listen here:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Spoke yesterday with Venezuelans in Illinois & across the US about efforts to designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status. My Democratic colleagues and I will keep fighting for this legislation until it is the law of the land."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Tweet - "I had the privilege of joining members of the 116th Congress in writing an article for Urban One on Engaging Black America. You can read the full collection of articles, including my op-ed on structural racism & health disparities, here:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Letter to Mr. Ken D'Arcy, CEO of Remington Outdoor Co, Inc. - In Letter to Remington, Murphy, Blumenthal Demand Sandy Hook Families Have Their Day in Court Regardless of Bankruptcy Proceedings
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Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Nadler & Lofgren Lead House Democrats in Opposing Trump Administration Unlawful Rule Exploiting COVID-19 to Restrict Asylum
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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LaMalfa Introduces Legislation to Protect Children and Taxpayers from Paying the Price for Gender Reassignment Surgeries
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Rep. Rick Allen, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Letter to Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, Inc. - Top Oversight Republican: Twitter's response raises more questions than answers
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Rep. Jamie Comer
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Bipartisan Committee Leaders Request Information on COVID-19's Impact on Addiction & Overdose Crisis
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Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Serivces - Lawmakers raise concerns over the pandemic's effect on the nation's opioid crisis
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Rep. Diana DeGette
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Sheila Jackson Lee and Eleanor Holmes Norton
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Rep. Eleanor Norton, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Iowa families need to know that the federal government is going to do everything possible to hold people accountable--whether they're an illegal immigrant or whether they're a United States citizen. Sarah's Law holds violent criminals accountable."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Hoyer Statement Against Racist Graffiti at Calvert High School
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Tweet - "The racist graffiti painted on the Calvert High School football field over the weekend is disgusting and abhorrent. This act of hate and bigotry in our community is horrific, and cannot be condemned strongly enough."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Durbin Speaks With Venezuelans About Need For Senate To Pass Bipartisan, House-Passed Venezuela TPS Legislation
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Boozman Pushes for National Designation of Butterfield Overland Trail
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Sen. John Boozman
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Cassidy, Baldwin Lead Bipartisan Effort to Protect Seniors from Scams During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Bill Cassidy, ...
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Introduces the Suspend the Timeline Not Parental Rights During a Public Health Crisis Act
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Rep. Gwen Moore
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Gambling with Nebraska: A Losing Bet
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Sen. Pete Ricketts
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Sen. Coons Introduces Bicameral Legislation to Close Dangerous Loophole to Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors
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Sen. Chris Coons
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Scott Urges Awareness of COVID-Related Scams
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Sen. Tim Scott
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Shaheen Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Increase Global Cooperation in Fight Against Synthetic Drug Trafficking
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act To Prevent Domestic Abusers From Obtaining Firearms
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of Department of State - Coons, colleagues press Pompeo on policy denying citizenship to children of same-sex couples
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Sen. Chris Coons
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Warren, Underwood, Colleagues Announce Bicameral Legislation to Combat Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Crisis During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Aug. 9, 2020
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Foxx Issues Statement On H.R. 4920
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Rep. Virginia Foxx
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| Aug. 8, 2020
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Bennet Statement Following President Trump's Inadequate Executive Orders to Extend COVID-19 Economic Relief
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Sen. Michael Bennet
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| Aug. 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Today I joined Mothers United for Justice to speak about the need to pass federal police reform legislation like the Justice in Policing Act. We know that there are systemic problems in our policing system that we need to address."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Meng Seeks Coronavirus Assistance Funds for Immigrants
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Rep. Sylvia Garcia, ...
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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Joyce Announces $1 M Grant for Broad Top Area Medical Center
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Rep. John Joyce
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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Sullivan Honors Julia Bevins as "Alaskan of The Week"
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Sen. Dan Sullivan
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pack, CEO US Agency for Global Media - Wyden Urges Trump Administration to Renew Foreign Journalist Visas
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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Rep. Banks Introduces Qualified Immunity Act
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Sen. Jim Banks
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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JOHNSON ANNOUNCES OVER $764,000 TO END VETERAN HOMELESSNESS IN SHREVEPORT
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Rep. Mike Johnson
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mary Neumayr, Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality - Bennet Joins Carper, 55 Colleagues in Bicameral Letter to White House Demanding Release of Public Records about Fast-Tracked Projects
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Sen. Michael Bennet
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