| July 17, 2020
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CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Veronica Escobar
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Rep. Veronica Escobar
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| July 17, 2020
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Reed Statement on DoD Banning Confederate Flags on Military Bases
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Sen. Jack Reed
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| July 17, 2020
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Tweet - "I cosponsored @brianschatz's 1033 amendment to the NDAA and next week we will have a vote in the Senate to pass it. With 60 votes we can #DemilitarizeThePolice because giving police departments tanks and tear gas doesn't make our communities safer."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| July 17, 2020
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Durbin Statement On Creation Of ICE "Citizens Academy" Pilot Program In Chicago
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Reverend C.T. Vivian was a man of deep belief who demonstrated his adherence to the Biblical admonition "faith without works is dead.""
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| July 17, 2020
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Rep. Sewell Mourns the Death of Iconic Civil Rights Leader Rev. C.T. Vivian
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Rep. Terri Sewell
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| July 17, 2020
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Quigley Criticizes Inadequate USDA Animal Welfare Response
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| July 17, 2020
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Congressional Freethought Caucus Chairs Denounce New Commission on Unalienable Rights Report
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| July 17, 2020
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Correa Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Incentivize Community Policing
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Sen. Gary Peters, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Cortez Masto: Gao Report Shows Administration's Negligence Toward Migrant Children's Health
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| July 17, 2020
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Rep Lieu Statement on Defense Department Ban on Confederate Flags
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Rep. Ted Lieu
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| July 17, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rush, Tlaib Call on House Leadership to Prohibit the Use of Federal Funds to Purchase or Use Facial Recognition Software
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Merkley, Wyden, Blumenauer, Bonamici Call for Investigations into Federal Operatives in Portland
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Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the US Department of Justice and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security - Merkley, Wyden, Blumenauer, Bonamici Demand Federal Forces be Removed from Portland
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Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Senator Markey Blasts Secretary Pompeo Assault on Human Rights
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Sen. Ed Markey
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| July 17, 2020
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Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests
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Rep. Eleanor Norton, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Boyle Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis
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Rep. Brendan Boyle
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| July 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - In Response to a Rise in Drug Overdoses in NH, Congressional Delegation Calls for Additional Funding for Substance Use Disorder Services in Next COVID-19 Relief Package
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Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Letter to Jill Tyson, Assistance Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Office of Congressional Affairs - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Smith Statement on DOD's Ban on the Public Display of the Confederate Flag
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| July 17, 2020
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Pingree Introduces Legislation to Bolster Local Creative Economies, Create Skilled Jobs Nationwide
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| July 17, 2020
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Cleaver Speaks With Justice Department About Robert Courtney, Confirms Release Is Still Under Review
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Sen. Josh Hawley, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Illinois Republican Delegation Statement on Speaker Madigan and Governor Pritzker
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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The Hill - The Pandemic Isn't the Only Public Health Crisis Orchestrated by the Chinese Government
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Rep. John Joyce
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| July 17, 2020
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Pelosi Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| July 17, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm honored to talk with Tina Knowles-Lawson, @OctaviaSpencer , the @CivilRightsOrg 's Vanita Gupta, Leigh Chapman, and LaShawn Warren, and @Mommas4Justice 's Maria Hamilton on passing the HEROES Act to fight for Americans in this crisis and provide funding to protect our elections."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 17, 2020
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Tweet - "John Lewis was a legend of the civil rights movement who never stopped fighting for equality and justice for all, even in his final days. America is a more perfect union because of the blood, sweat, and tears he sacrificed. I was proud to call him a friend."
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Rep. Steve Scalise
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| July 17, 2020
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Tweet - "From marching in Selma to serving in the House, Representative John Lewis spent his life fighting for civil rights for every single American. He is an American hero and a giant. And we are all better for the "good trouble" he made. Rest in peace, John."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 17, 2020
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Tweet - ".@realdonaldtrump was wrong to try to end the DACA program, and the Supreme Court was right to reject that effort. Now the Department of Homeland Security must comply with the Supreme Court's order and reopen DACA for new applicants. #DREAMers #HomeisHere"
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| July 17, 2020
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Duckworth Responds to ICE's "Citizens Academy" Pilot Program in Chicago
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 17, 2020
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Tweet - "We have lost a legendary leader, civil rights icon and change agent extraordinaire. John Lewis altered the course of history and left America a much better place. May he forever Rest In Power. #GoodTrouble"
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| July 17, 2020
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Tweet - "First, the Supreme Court rejected the repeal of #DACA and now a federal court has confirmed this requires the Trump Administration to reopen DACA for new applicants. #HomeIsHere"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 16, 2020
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Durbin Discusses International Response To COVID-19 With Catholic Relief Services
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 16, 2020
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Tweet - "An over-militarized police force does not make our communities safer. Proud to support @SenBrianSchatz 's NDAA amendment to place restrictions on the transfer of equipment from our military to law enforcement."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and General Mark Miley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Durbin Calls For Comprehensive DOD Review Of Treatment Of Women Service Members & Service Members Of Color
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Make sure your friends see this: @SenateDems are announcing our new Economic Justice Act, a major proposal to invest $350B in communities of color A historic commitment by the federal government to address systematic racism and decades of underinvestment in communities of color"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 16, 2020
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Tweet - "BREAKING: The Senate Democrats are announcing the Economic Justice Act, a major new proposal to invest $350 billion in communities of color. This is a needed step to address systematic racism and historic underinvestment in communities of color."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 16, 2020
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Letter to Lauren Reid, Assistant Director, Office of Policy at the Executive Office for Immigration Review - 70 Members Oppose Trump Administration Rule Restricting Asylum
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| July 16, 2020
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Thune and Markey Applaud FCC TRACED Act Mandate
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Sen. Ed Markey, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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As Overdoses Increase, Shaheen is Briefed on Safe Stations Program's New Community Response Unit during Visit to Manchester Central Fire Station
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
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| July 16, 2020
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Thompson: Watchdog Report Tells Us Trump's Wall Was Never About Security
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Rep. Bennie Thompson
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| July 16, 2020
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Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Chairman Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman Patrick Leahy, Chairman Lindsey Graham, Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein, Chairman Ron Johnson, and Ranking Member Gary C. Peters - Murphy, Blumenthal, Merkley, Colleagues Push Back on Trump Administration's Anti-Immigrant Agenda in USCIS Funding Debate
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Hurd, Fitzpatrick, Brindisi, Golden Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Police and Law Enforcement from "Defund the Police" Movement
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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Letter to Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, Inc. - Wicker Addresses Concern to Twitter CEO on Hack Used to Push Bitcoin Scam
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Sen. Roger Wicker
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| July 16, 2020
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NM Delegation Celebrates EPA Grants for Valle de Oro and Taos Valley Acequia Association
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Indianapolis Recorder - Young Op-ed: We Need Police Reform, but Black Hoosiers Deserve Much More
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Sen. Todd Young
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| July 16, 2020
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Bipartisan Women's Caucus Introduces Resolution for National Women's Suffrage Month
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Rep. Madeleine Dean, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Here we go again. Portland's elected leaders need to step up and stop this anarchy and protect their citizens. If not, the American taxpayer shouldn't foot the bill. Like I've said: we should restrict federal funding from these "autonomous zones.'"
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| July 16, 2020
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Bennet Organizes Day of Action with Independent Concert Venues, Musicians, Entertainment Industry to Build Support for RESTART Act
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Sen. Michael Bennet
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| July 16, 2020
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Tweet - "The public health pandemic has emphasized the importance of US involvement in global affairs, especially the effort to develop a #COVID19 treatment. Great to speak with @CatholicRelief about their work here & abroad to offer communities health & educational assistance."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 16, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump and Senate Republicans could easily do something to actually help Venezuelans living in the US -- grant Temporary Protected Status so they aren't forced back to the dictatorial failed state."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 16, 2020
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Crist, Johnson, Cleaver call for National Day of Civility to unite nation during unprecedented crisis
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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Ernst Helps Out at Diaper Bank in Davenport, Renews Bipartisan Push for Diaper Assistance
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| July 16, 2020
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Aguilar Announces Federal Funding for San Bernardino Railroad Safety
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Rep. Pete Aguilar
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| July 16, 2020
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Letter to Lauren Reid, Assistant Director of the Office of Policy at the Executive Office for Immigration Review - Pingree Joins 70+ House Members in Opposing Trump Administration Rule Restricting Asylum
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| July 16, 2020
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"The Squad' Calls for Reductions to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Budget
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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| July 16, 2020
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Clarke Calls for Immediate Senate Action on Gun Violence
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Rep. Yvette Clarke
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| July 16, 2020
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Tweet - ". @SenateDems are announcing a plan today to help communities of color respond to the pandemic & build lasting wealth. Our Economic Justice Act will direct untapped #COVID19 relief funding towards addressing systemic racism and historic underinvestment in communities of color."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Today in East Peoria I discussed the continued need to take COVID-19 seriously. Everyone needs to wear their mask and keep social distancing to help combat this pandemic and save lives #AllInIllinois"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Senator Hawley Calls for Federal Civil Rights Investigation into STL Circuit Attorney's Targeting of McCloskey Family
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Sen. Josh Hawley
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| July 16, 2020
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Meng Immigration Amendment Passes Key House Committee
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| July 16, 2020
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Chairs Raskin, Castro Oppose Potentially Dangerous Language and Raise Public Health Concerns in The State Department's Unalienable Rights Draft Report and Release Event
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| July 16, 2020
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Washington Post - Ilhan Omar: When I spoke out about systematic oppression, the Republican response was vicious
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Rep. Ilhan Omar
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| July 16, 2020
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Brindisi Stands with Law Enforcement & Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Police Department Funding
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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Raskin Cosponsors Coronavirus Containment Act of 2020
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| July 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights - Release: Reps. Khanna, Cohen Lead Letter to AG Barr to Support Civil Rights Division Staff
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Davids Backs Emergency Funding Bill to Save USCIS Jobs in Kansas City
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Rep. Sharice Davids
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| July 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Following the disturbing murder of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén inside an armory at Fort Hood, I am requesting an immediate review of the treatment of women and minorities in our military."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 16, 2020
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Congressman Cohen Introduces Share America's Diverse History in the Capitol Act
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Rep. Steve Cohen
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| July 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Warner & Kaine Keep Pressure on ICE to Stop Transferring Detainees Amid Steep Surge of COVID-19 Cases in Immigration Detention Centers
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Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
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| July 15, 2020
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Confronting Rising Substance Abuse During COVID, Balderson and Bipartisan Group Unveil Legislation Focused on Community Solutions
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Rep. William Balderson
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| July 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Murray, Smith Urge Labor Department to Withdraw Proposal That Would Discourage Financial Advisors From Supporting Racial Justice
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 15, 2020
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Durbin Calls On President Trump To Comply With Supreme Court Decision To Reopen DACA Program For New Applicants
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 15, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Police Reform With National Organization Of Black Law Enforcement Executives
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Great to hear from @noblenatl Land of Lincoln chapter members & discuss the need for policing reform that addresses racial discrimination & excessive uses of force in law enforcement. The Senate should take up the Justice in Policing Act to correct discriminatory policing."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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