| Aug. 5, 2020
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Tweet - ". @SenMikeLee & I agreed on an improved version of the Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act that includes key reforms I advocated for to protect immigrant workers & children stuck in the green card backlog. @SenRickScott objected. You can watch the full exchange here:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Senator Rick Scott Blocks Durbin, Lee Compromise To Protect Immigrant Workers & Children In The Green Card Backlog
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Letter to Mr. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the US Agency for International Development - Leading Senate Democrats demand removal of prejudiced USAID officials
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Letter to William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Fleischmann Urges DOJ to Protect Religious Freedom after Reported Acts of Vandalism at Catholic Churches Across the United States
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Rep. Chuck Fleischmann
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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At FTC Oversight Hearing, Ranking Member Cantwell Previews Legislation to Crack Down on COVID-19 Price Gouging and Fake Goods
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Cotton, Blackburn, Loeffler Bill to Allow Concealed Carry for Prosecutors, Federal Judges
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Sen. Tom Cotton
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Rep. Cuellar Fights for Eight Immigration Judges for Laredo
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Rep. Henry Cuellar
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Murphy Statement on UConn Football Season Cancellation
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Sen. Chris Murphy
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Blackburn, Alexander, Bernhardt Celebrate Designation of Nashville's Hermitage Hotel as a National Historic Landmark
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Sen. Marsha Blackburn, ...
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Merkley Unveil Plan to Prevent Pharmaceutical Companies from Price Gouging COVID-19 Vaccines, Treatments
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Blackburn, Cotton, Loeffler Introduce Bill to Allow Concealed Carry for Prosecutors, Federal Judges
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Sen. Tom Cotton, ...
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Cortez Masto Celebrates Senate Passage of Olympics Reform Legislation
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the US Senate Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the US Senate Committee on Appropriations - As Gun Sales Rise Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Connecticut Senators Call on Senate Leadership to Bolster Background Check Program
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Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Wyden, Cortez Masto Propose Bill to Reduce Police Violence During Mental Health Crises
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Rep. Barragán Hosts Justice in Policing Forum with Chairwoman Karen Bass and LCCHP President Vanita Gupta
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Rep. Nanette Barragán, ...
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Unanimous Consent Request
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Sen. Mike Lee
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Election Security
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Unanimous Consent Request
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Sen. Rick Scott
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Unanimous Consent Request
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Unanimous Consent Request
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Velázquez Demands FCC Probe of Racist Puerto Rico TV Program
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Tweet - "Proud to intro the Bronzeville-Black Metropolis Heritage Area Act w/ @SenDuckworth to tell the story of the Great Migration through historic African American sites like Camp Douglas & Abbot House & honor an area that was a mecca for Black business & culture."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Americans with Disabilities Act
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Mast Urges VA Secretary to Reverse Hyprcritical Pollicy Limiting Attendance at Veteran Funerals
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Rep. Brian Mast
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Peters Helps Senate Pass Bipartisan Bill that Includes His Provision to Protect Amateur and Olympic Athletes From Abuse
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Sen. Gary Peters
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Van Hollen, Wyden, Feinstein Take Action to Protect Health Care Freedoms in Court
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Moran-Blumenthal Olympic Reform Legislation Unanimously Passes the Senate
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Sen. Jerry Moran
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Letter to Jeff Bezos, Founder, CEO, and President of Amazon.com, Inc., Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman and CEO of Facebook, Inc., and Jamie Iannone, President and CEO of eBay, Inc. - Walden, Rodgers, Hudson Crack Down on Counterfeit Goods
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Rep. Richard Hudson, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Hern introduces Equal Opportunity First Amendment Act
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Rep. Kevin Hern
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Merkley Highlights Abuses of Peaceful Protesters by Federal Forces in Portland at Senate Hearing
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Sen. Jeff Merkley
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "The horrific abuses of hundreds of young athletes by Larry Nassar are appalling and unacceptable. Since this news broke, I've been working to prevent this type of tragedy from ever happening again."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Capito, Collins Introduce Measure to Provide Additional Funding for Substance Abuse Programs in COVID-19 Relief Legislation
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Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Reps Lieu, Brooks, Curtis and DeGette Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Athletes from Abuse
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Rep. Ted Lieu, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Warner Job-Creating Bill Signed Into Law
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Sen. Mark Warner
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "Human trafficking, a horrific form of modern-day slavery, impacts communities across Iowa. I applaud @TheJusticeDept for stepping up during an even more challenging time for survivors & providing opportunities for safe, stable housing & services to survivors of human trafficking."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Merkley, Sanders Introduce Legislation to Put Strict Limits on Corporate Use of Facial Recognition
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Senate Unanimously Passes Ernst-Supported Bipartisan Bill to Address U.S. Olympics Abuse Scandal
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Levin, Stefanik Introduce Bipartisan COVID-19 WIC Safety and Modernization Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. William Barr, U.S. Attorney General - Schakowsky, García Demand More Information on Federal Law Enforcement Operations in Chicago
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Brownley, Lee, DeGette, Nadler, and Pappas Lead Bicameral Amicus Brief Opposing the Trump Administration's Refusal of Care Rule
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Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "Every time I think of voting, I think of John Lewis. John wanted to pass HR 4, which is now the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act. We passed it in the House. I hope the Senate will do more than give lip service to John & by their deeds pass the bill."
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Underwood Successfully Secures Resources for Fourteenth Priorities in Second Appropriation Package
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Senator Collins Warns of Ongoing Social Security Imposter Scams
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Durbin: Instead Of Focusing On Real Threat Posed By White Supremacist Violence, Trump Admin Continues To Try To Vilify Protestors
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Letter to The Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of The U.S. Department of Labor, and Ms. Loren Sweatt, Principle Deputy Assistant Secretary of The Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Senator Baldwin Calls of Trump Administration to Address Reports of Retaliation Against Workers of Color Who Report COVID-19 Workplace Concerns
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "Former Will County executive Larry Walsh devoted 50 years of his life to serving 'the folks back home.' He is a shining example of what public service should look like. Proud to honor his memory by introducing a bill to rename the post office in his hometown of Elmwood after him."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "Instead of vilifying peaceful protestors, the Trump Admin. should be focused on the very real and looming threat of white supremacist violence. In the Judiciary Committee today, I pressed @HomelandKen & @USAttyNealyCox on whether or not they agree. Here's how they answered:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Manchin, Capito Announce $7.3 Million for Overdose Prevention in West Virginia
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Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Olympic Reform Legislation Cosponsored By Collins Unanimously Passes Senate
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Bonamici Speaks Out Against Federal Abuse of Power at Portland Protests during Oversight Subcommittee Discussion with Oregonians
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Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, the Hon. Letitia James, New York Attorney General, Audrey Strauss, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and the Hon. Anthony Scarpino, Westchester County District Attorney - Senator Markey Calls on Attorney General William Barr, New York State Officials to Reopen Investigation of Murder of DJ Henry
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Sen. Ed Markey
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Maryland Delegation Members Announce $500,000 in Housing Assistance for Survivors of Human Trafficking in Montgomery, Prince George's Counties
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Federal Bureau of Prisons Tells Lawmakers It Has Implemented Widespread COVID-19 Testing for Incarcerated Individuals at Federal Medical Center Devens
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Rep. Lori Trahan, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Cassidy: Shreveport, Baton Rouge to Receive $1 Million to Support Victims of Human Trafficking
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Sen. Bill Cassidy
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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JOHNSON ANNOUNCES $400,000 TO HELP HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS IN SHREVEPORT
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Rep. Mike Johnson
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Ron Wyden, Hearing on the Federal Use of Force at Portland Protests
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Micheal Pompeo, Secretary of the Department of State, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security, the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the US Department of Labor - Neal, Nadler, Lofgren Call for Changes to Ease the Admission of Temporary Health Workers During the COVID-19 Emergency
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Rep. Richard Neal, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Senators Hassan, Braun, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Ensure Safety and Efficacy of Potential COVID-19 Vaccine
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Guthrie, Finkenauer Introduce Bipartisan Child Care Bill
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Rep. Steven Guthrie
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Tweet - "10 years ago today, @BarackObama signed into law my Fair Sentencing Act--the 1st bill since the beginning of the war on drugs to lower sentences for drug offenses. Since then, it has reduced sentences for thousands of prisoners by tens of thousands of years."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Menendez, Booker Joint Statement on U.S. District Judge Esther Salas's Call for Protecting the Privacy of Federal Judges
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Sen. Cory Booker, ...
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Manchin, Capito Announce Opioid Relief Funding Opportunity in West Virginia
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Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate - Buchanan Bill Revives America's Medical Supply Chain
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Rep. Vern Buchanan
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Tweet - "Supply shortages at our diaper banks due to increased demand during #COVID19 has made accessing diapers difficult for some of Iowa's families. That's why I'm leading a bipartisan effort to ensure diaper assistance is included in the next relief package."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Tweet - "It's critical that Iowa's working moms & dads have access to child care services. That's why I've introduced a new bill -- the ACCESS Act -- that will increase access to federal funding for child care development."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Remarks by President Trump in a Meeting with U.S. Tech Workers and Signing of an Executive Order on Hiring American
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Rep. Tim Burchett, ...
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Cortez Masto Introduces Bill to Address Mental Health Equity and Access for Communities of Color
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Vicki Christiansen, Chief of the United States Forest Service - USFS Regulations
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Rep. Russ Fulcher, ...
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense, and the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the United States Army - Gillibrand Calls On Secretaries Of Defense And Army To Rename Confederate Monuments In New York
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Horace Jen, Acting Under Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - House Intelligence Committee Launches Investigation Into Actions by Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis in Portland and in Response to Protests Nationwide
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Sen. Adam Schiff
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Rose and Thompson Announce Legislation to Ensure Proper Oversight of DHS Intelligence Products
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Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Tweet - "One year ago today, a white supremacist killed 23 people and wounded 22 others in a vicious terror attack motivated by hatred and bigotry. As we #RememberElPaso and honor the victims & survivors of this attack, we must commit to addressing its source--violent white supremacy."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Tweet - "One year ago in El Paso, 23 people were killed and 22 wounded in the deadliest attack against the Latino community in recent US history. We must honor them with action. It's long past time for a Senate vote on the House-passed bipartisan universal background checks bill #HR8."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Pelosi Statement on One Year Since Shooting in El Paso
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Durbin Introduces Bill To Rename Will County Post Office In Honor Of Larry Walsh Sr.
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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