| Dec. 2, 2019
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Problem Solved: Rep. Lee Helps Sandy Valley General Store Secure Approval as SNAP Retailer
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Rep. Susie Lee
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| Dec. 2, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Senator Murray Leads Washington State Delegation Letter Denouncing Proposed Trump Administration Rule that Would Gut Food Assistance Program in Washington State
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| Nov. 26, 2019
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Cortez Masto Helps Provide Annual Thanksgiving Meals to Nevadans in Need
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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Hayes Introduces Bipartisan Legislation Reauthorizing Runaway and Homeless Youth Act
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Rep. Jahana Hayes
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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Harris, Waters Introduce Bill to Address the Affordable Housing Crisis
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Rep. Maxine Waters, ...
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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Tweet - "Climate change is threatening public health, the environment & our economy. For low-income communities & people of color, the consequences are even more severe. I joined @SenDemsClimate to learn more about how to protect & empower these communities. #ActonClimate"
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Velázquez Proposes Free Transit for Vulnerable Populations
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Rosen Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
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Sen. Jacky Rosen
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Food Banks Play An Important Role in Supporting Families Who Need A Helping Hand
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Rep. GT Thompson
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Congressman Cohen Applauds State Decision to Spend Down $732 Million TANF Surplus
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Rep. Steve Cohen
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "Approximately half of the American people report that they cannot afford a sudden, unexpected $500 expense. The American dream is slipping away. That's why House Dems continue to fight hard #ForThePeople."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Illinois Congressional Delegation Presses USDA To End Hostility Toward State's Food Stamp Program At Senior Living Facilities
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Tweet - ".@USDA has been trying to take food off the table from 8,000 low-income seniors & disabled residents in IL by blocking SNAP access in supportive living facilities across the state. Today, I led the IL Congressional Delegation in pushing back against USDA's bureaucratic overreach."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 12, 2019
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Statement on Veterans Day
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Nov. 6, 2019
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Wyden co-sponsors bill to help low-income and rural tenants
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| Nov. 6, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Bill Lee, Governor of the State of Tennessee - Congressman Cohen Demands Answers on Unspent Funds for Low-Income Families
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Rep. Steve Cohen
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| Nov. 5, 2019
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Energy Poverty
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Sen. John Barrasso
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| Nov. 1, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Committee Democrats Call on Trump Administration: Abandon Proposal that Jeopardizes Access to School Meals for Nearly 1 Million Children
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Rep. Lucy McBath, ...
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| Oct. 31, 2019
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Education and Labor Committee Advances College Affordability Act with Key Provisions from Rep. Mark Takano
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Rep. Mark Takano
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| Oct. 31, 2019
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Booker Statement on Treasury Department Opportunity Zone Guidelines
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Sen. Cory Booker
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| Oct. 29, 2019
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Tweet - "Great to welcome the @ILfoodbank team to Washington this afternoon. I am always inspired by your dedication to feeding so many Illinois families each year - thanks for all you do."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 28, 2019
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Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020
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Sen. James Lankford
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| Oct. 25, 2019
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Receives Award From House Of Restoration
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title United States Code, of the Rule Submitted By the Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, Relating to ``Contributions in Exchange for State or Local Tax Credits''
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Sen. Jeff Merkley
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture - Dingell: USDA proposed rule to limit access to food assistance programs undermines veterans and children in Michigan
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Rep. Debbie Dingell
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Booker Introduces Legislation to Help Eliminate Neglected Diseases of Poverty in United States
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Sen. Cory Booker
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| Oct. 21, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture - Re: Newest Administration Proposal to Cut SNAP Benefits
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Rep. Gil Cisneros, ...
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| Oct. 18, 2019
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Letter to Hon. Alex M. Azar, II, Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Quick Distribution of LIHEAP Assistance
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Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
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| Oct. 17, 2019
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Harder Slams "Heartless" Proposal to Take School Lunches Away from Poor Children
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Rep. Josh Harder
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Chairman Scott Responds to USDA Analysis Showing Nearly 1 Million Kids Would Lose Automatic Access for Free Schools Under Proposed Cuts to SNAP
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Rep. Bobby Scott
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Hearing of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Bishop, Hearing on Food and Nutrition Service Policy and Programs
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Rep. Sanford Bishop, ...
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Hearing of the Civil Rights and Human Services Subcommittee of the House Education and Labor Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Comer, Hearing on USDA Rule to Increase Accountability
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Rep. Jamie Comer
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Johnson: Not One Child
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Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, II, Secetary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Gillibrand calls on Trump Administration to immediately release critical home heating funding for low-income seniors and families at highest level possible
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| Oct. 15, 2019
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Stevens, Hayes, Sewell, Kuster introduce bill to reduce prescription drug costs for low-income Medicare beneficiaries
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Rep. Haley Stevens, ...
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| Oct. 11, 2019
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Tweet - "BREAKING: A federal court just BLOCKED President Trump's #PublicCharge rule from taking effect. This disastrous policy would have disenfranchised low-income communities & punished immigrant families for seeking public services. To immigrant communities -- we have your back."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Oct. 9, 2019
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Tweet - "I strongly oppose the President's #WarOnWorkingFamilies. House Democrats will continue to work to protect access to anti-poverty programs & services so that more Americans can thrive and Make It In America."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Oct. 3, 2019
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Shaheen unveils affordable housing & economic security package
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
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| Oct. 3, 2019
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Kelly, Schneider Introduce Legislation to Help Low-Income Seniors Afford Prescription Drugs
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Oct. 1, 2019
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Reps. Bass, Davis Introduce the Fafsa Act
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Oct. 1, 2019
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Tweet - "Enjoyed visiting @loaves_fishes in Naperville today. They are a non-profit that helps fight food insecurity and hunger in their community by providing nearly 4 million pounds of food to those in need with the help of 1,500 volunteers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 1, 2019
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Carter Announces Federal Grant for Park Place Outreach in Savannah
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Rep. Buddy Carter
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| Sept. 30, 2019
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Tweet - "Trump's policy to cut SNAP will take food assistance away from 118,000 Wisconsinites, including children, the elderly & people with disabilities. That's wrong and I'm calling on @USDA to withdraw their dangerous plan to harm Wisconsinites. #HandsOffSnap"
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Sept. 28, 2019
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Tweet - "I'm so proud to stand here with everyone at #GlobalCitizen in Central Park who is working to fight global poverty. The United States we know and love helps kids and families around the world."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 26, 2019
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National Family Meals Month
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Sen. Roger Marshall
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| Sept. 26, 2019
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Letter to Adam Smith, House Armed Services Committee Chairman, James Inhofe, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman, Mac Thornberry, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member, and Jack Reed, Senate Armed Services Committee Ranking Member - Congressmen Don Young and Jimmy Panetta Lead Letter Urging Retention of Critical NDAA Anti-Hunger Provision for Military Families
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Rep. Ed Case, ...
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| Sept. 25, 2019
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Rep. Courtney Announces More Than $2.9 Million In Federal Funding For City Of Norwich
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Rep. Joe Courtney
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| Sept. 25, 2019
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Durbin, Maloney Introduce Bicameral Bill To Increase Access To Broadband Service For Low-Income Americans
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 24, 2019
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Congressional Black Caucus
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Rep. Stacey Plaskett
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| Sept. 24, 2019
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Tweet - "For the 17th month in a row, there are more open jobs than unemployed workers. Great news, but it can present challenges for employers looking to hire. Secretary of @USDOL nominee Eugene Scalia & I discussed what DOL can do to help equip workers for today's job market."
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Sen. John Thune
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| Sept. 24, 2019
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Tweet - "In 2018, the @uscensusbureau found that 11.9 million children lived in poverty. We must redouble efforts to #EndChildPoverty. The Majority Leader Task Force on Poverty & Opportunity will continue to protect proven anti-poverty programs & resist Admin's efforts to take them away."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 23, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - All Committee Democrats to Secretary Perdue: Proposed Rule Strips Free School Meals from More Than 500,000 Low-Income Children
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Rep. Lucy McBath, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Congressmen Kim and Hill introduce bill to protect veterans from VA errors
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Sen. Andy Kim, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - "Maryland Delegation Urges USDA to Reconsider Food and Nutrition Benefit Changes
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Tweet - "New Census report shows that American families are seeing the benefits of Republican policies that let Americans keep more of their hard-earned money. Since #GOPTaxCuts: Median household income reached the highest level ever poverty reached its lowest level since 2001"
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Sen. John Thune
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| Sept. 12, 2019
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Sen. Booker, Reps. Watson Coleman and Omar Introduce Bicameral Bill to Create Federal Jobs Guarantee Program
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Sen. Cory Booker, ...
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| Sept. 12, 2019
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Representatives Hill and Morelle support low-income students pursuing higher education
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| Sept. 12, 2019
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Tweet - "Interesting AEI chart based on this week's Census report that shows the percentage of middle- and low-income Americans is shrinking "because they are moving up." "
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Sen. John Thune
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| Sept. 12, 2019
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Reps. Gomez and Harder introduce legislation to address food insecurity on college campuses
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Rep. Jimmy Gomez, ...
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| Sept. 11, 2019
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Raskin Sponsors Bill to Stop Wage Theft and Improve Wage Recovery
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Sept. 11, 2019
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McEachin, Barragán, Jayapal, Luján, Duckworth, Booker introduce legislation to make solar energy more affordable for low income families
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Rep. Nanette Barragán, ...
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| Sept. 11, 2019
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Duckworth, Booker Introduce Bill to Make Solar Energy More Affordable for Low Income Families
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Sept. 10, 2019
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Hoyer, Lee Statement on 2018 Census Bureau Report
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| Sept. 10, 2019
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Senator Murray Announces Major Federal Investments in Affordable Housing for Seattle, Longview
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Sept. 10, 2019
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Cantwell Announces $623K in New Housing Grants for Longview
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Sept. 10, 2019
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Cantwell Announces More than $15M in New Housing, Homelessness Grants Coming to Seattle Funding from HUD grant programs will help increase supply of affordable housing, address homelessness
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Sept. 9, 2019
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Poverty a Death Sentence, Sanders Declares, as GAO Links Inequality to Mortality
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Sen. Bernie Sanders
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| Sept. 6, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue Secretary to the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Washington state delegation blasts Trump administration rule that would strip food assistance benefits from more than 175,000 Washingtonians
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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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| Sept. 4, 2019
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Cantwell Announces $373K in New Housing Grants for Wenatchee, East Wenatchee
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Sept. 4, 2019
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Norcross & NJ Leaders: Let's Address Inequality by Providing Tax Relief for Working Families
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Rep. Donald Norcross
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| Sept. 3, 2019
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Congressman Neguse Announces $2 Million National Science Foundation Grant to Support STEM Students at Front Range Community College and Colorado State University
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Rep. Joe Neguse
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| Aug. 30, 2019
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Tweet - "Creating job opportunities for teens is one of the best ways to invest in communities struggling with poverty & violence. With programs like Lumity & the Chicago HEAL Initiative, we can uplift communities by addressing the root causes of violence."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 22, 2019
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Bost Announces Head Start Grant For Franklin And Williamson Counties
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Aug. 20, 2019
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Better Service for Nebraskans in Need
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Sen. Pete Ricketts
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