| June 25, 2019
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In a Victory for the Constitution, Jude Rejects Delay & Orders Discovery in Blumenthal v. Trump, Lawsuit Brought by Blumenthal, Nadler & 213 Members of Congress
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| June 25, 2019
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Reps. Williams and Richmond Introduce Bill to Commemorate the 75 Th Anniversary of The Integration of Baseball
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Rep. John Williams
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| June 25, 2019
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Hearing of the House Education and Labor Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Foxx, Hearing on Religious Freedom and the First Amendment
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Rep. Virginia Foxx
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| June 25, 2019
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Tweet - "Every American ought to be guaranteed the right to vote, but 6 years ago @SCOTUS struck down a crucial part of the Voting Rights Act leading to voter suppression. If we are truly to be the greatest democracy in the world, we must guarantee EVERY American the right to vote."
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| June 25, 2019
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Tweet - "Today marks the sixth anniversary of the #ShelbyVHolder #SCOTUS decision that rolled back critical protections in the #VotingRightsAct & has undermined Americans' access to the ballot box."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2019
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Tweet - "Today, @HouseJudiciary is shedding a light on how the #ShelbyVHolder decision has undermined access to the ballot box. House Democrats will continue to work to restore the #VRA and ensure every American can exercise their most fundamental right: the right to vote."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2019
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Tweet - "It's been 6 years since the disastrous Supreme Court decision in Shelby v Holder. A conservative majority undercut decades of progress--gutting key Voting Rights Act provisions. 19 states have since instituted restrictions, targeting Black, Hispanic, and Native American voters."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 25, 2019
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Tweet - "Six years ago, the Supreme Court gutted the #VotingRightsAct. Following the Shelby decision, several states moved forward with restrictions designed to suppress the vote. We must restore the VRA to fight voter suppression efforts and protect this fundamental right #RestoreTheVote"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 25, 2019
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Pelosi Remarks at Press Event Urging Action to Protect Voting Rights
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| June 25, 2019
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Tweet - "It's been 6 years since the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act -- opening the door to discriminatory practices that we've seen limit access to the ballot box across the country. Let's call these efforts what they are: deliberate efforts to block people of color from voting"
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| June 25, 2019
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Tweet - "Six years ago, Shelby v. Holder unleashed a wave of attacks on voting rights. Today, we are all grateful that @RepTerriSewell is leading the effort to #RestoreTheVote through passing #HR4."
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| June 24, 2019
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Gottheimer Statement Regarding LGBTQ Comments From Hackensack Board of Education Trustee
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Rep. Josh Gottheimer
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| June 24, 2019
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Murray, Slotkin Lead Colleagues In Honoring Anniversary of Title IX, Landmark Civil Rights Law Prohibiting Discrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 24, 2019
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Murray Slams Trump Administration's Latest Move to Encourage Discrimination and Undermine Health Care
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 24, 2019
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Constitutional Powers
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Sen. Jeff Merkley
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| June 24, 2019
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Impeachment Inquiry
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Rep. Jim Himes
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| June 21, 2019
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Gillibrand, Senate Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Require Alternatives to Detention for Asylum Seekers, Migrant Children, and Families Entering the Country
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 21, 2019
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Senator Murray Cosponsors Legislation to Form Commission to Study Reparations For African-American Descendants of Slavery
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 21, 2019
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Letter to Hon. Lamar Alexander, Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - In Response to Horrific Treatment of Migrant Children, Rosen Joins Colleagues in Sending Letter Calling for Senate Hearing
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Sen. Jacky Rosen
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| June 20, 2019
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Congresswoman Beatty Leads Congressional Effort to Put Harriet Tubman on the New Twenty
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Rep. Joyce Beatty
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| June 20, 2019
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The 2019 Free Iran Rally
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Rep. Paul Gosar
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| June 20, 2019
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Senator Lankford Applauds SCOTUS Decision Affirming Religious Liberty
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Sen. James Lankford
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| June 20, 2019
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Reps. Murphy, Shalala, Soto Secure $3 Million to Defend Democracy in Venezuela
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Rep. Darren Soto, ...
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| June 20, 2019
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Reps. Titus, Young Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Promote Disability Rights Worldwide
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Rep. Dina Titus
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| June 20, 2019
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Durbin, Duckworth Reintroduce Bill To Provide Equal Tax Treatment For Married Sam-Sex Couples
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 20, 2019
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Tweet - "Our nation is so proud of USWNT, and we're all cheering them on today. I also stand with them in their fight for EqualPay. It is unacceptable that women are paid less than men for the same work, and we must continue to work to close the pay gap now."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 20, 2019
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020
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Rep. Mark Takano
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| June 20, 2019
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Tweet - "I strongly oppose the Trump Administration's proposed rule that would allow discrimination in health care and undermine the ability of LGBT Americans and others to get the health care they need. I urge the Administration to abandon this proposal and #PutPatientsFirst."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 19, 2019
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Fox News "The Story with Martha MacCallum" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Tim Scott
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Sen. Tim Scott
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| June 19, 2019
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Hearing of the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on H.R. 40, the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| June 19, 2019
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Booker Urges Support for Reparations Legislation During House Judiciary Hearing
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| June 19, 2019
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Congresswoman Schakowsky's Juneteenth Statement
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| June 19, 2019
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Chairman Nadler Statement for the Subcommittee Hearing on H.R. 40, the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| June 18, 2019
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PRIDE Act Fixes Discrimination Against LGBT Couples in Tax Code
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Rep. Judy Chu
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| June 18, 2019
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Congressman Biggs Responds to "Concentration Camp' Comment
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Rep. Andy Biggs
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| June 18, 2019
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Klobuchar, Cardin Lead Fight to Stop Voter Intimidation and Deceptive Practices
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| June 18, 2019
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Tweet - "Once again, our Republican colleagues are spending the week rubber-stamping President Trump's extreme nominees. June is #PrideMonth, but Republicans decided to call a vote this week on Texas district court nominee Matthew Kacsmaryk, a radical opponent of LGBTQ rights."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 14, 2019
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Introducing a Flag Desecration Constitutional Amendment on Flag Day
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| June 14, 2019
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Daines: We Must Protect the American Flag
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| June 14, 2019
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On 50th Anniversary of Stonewall Riots, Rep. Chu Introduces Refund Equality Act
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Rep. Judy Chu
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| June 14, 2019
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Womack Reintroduces Constitutional Amendment to Protect the U.S. Flag
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Rep. Steve Womack
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| June 14, 2019
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Booker Reparations Bill Reaches 12 Senate Cosponsors
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| June 14, 2019
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Representative Foxx Leads New Bipartisan Legislation to Eliminate Robocall Schemes
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Rep. Virginia Foxx
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| June 14, 2019
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Letter to Benjamin Carson Sr., Secretary of US Department of Housing and Urban Development - As Communities in Washington State and Nationwide Celebrate Pride Month, Senator Murray Calls Out Trump Administration's Anti-Equality Agenda, Urges Further Action to Promote, Protect LGBTQIA+ Rights
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 14, 2019
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Sanders Responds to Trump: Gulf of Oman Must Not Be Used as Pretext for Illegal War With Iran
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Sen. Bernie Sanders
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| June 13, 2019
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Bipartisan Cruz-Kaine Resolution Condemning Antisemitism Unanimously Passes Senate
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Sen. Ted Cruz, ...
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| June 13, 2019
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Letter to Hon. Benjamin S. Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Cortez Masto, Senators Demand Hud Continue to Protect Housing Rights for Transgender Individuals
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 13, 2019
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Shaheen Leads Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers on Legislation to Impose Sanctions on Foreign Individuals Responsible for Violence against the LGBTI Community
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
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| June 13, 2019
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Rosen Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Resolution She Helped Introduce Condemning Anti-Semitism
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Sen. Ted Cruz, ...
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| June 13, 2019
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Rep. Sewell: "Universal Health Care Coverage is a Civil Rights Issue of Our Day"
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Rep. Terri Sewell
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| June 13, 2019
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Udall, Heinrich Introduce Resolution Recognizing June As LGBTQ Pride Month
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| June 13, 2019
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Rubio, Cardin, Risch, Menendez Reintroduce Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act
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Sen. Tom Cotton, ...
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| June 13, 2019
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Letter to Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary to Homeland Security - Reps. Wild, Cleaver, Clarke Sound the Alarm Over Cbp's Unprecedented Use of Facial Recognition Technology on American Citizens
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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, ...
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| June 13, 2019
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Congressmen Cohen and Davis and Senator Durbin introduce the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools Study Act
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Rep. Steve Cohen
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| June 12, 2019
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Letter to Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Secretary of Homeland Security - Rosen Leads Letter Demanding Answers from DHS on Dangerous Immigrant Holding Conditions
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Sen. Jacky Rosen
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| June 12, 2019
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Letter to Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Diaz-Balart: We Must Find a Way to Improve Consular Access for Cuban Nationals
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Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart
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| June 12, 2019
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One Day After Calling for Vote to Protect Free and Open Internet, Cantwell Confronts Trump FCC Over Net Neutrality Repeal
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| June 12, 2019
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Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month
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Sen. Chris Coons, ...
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| June 12, 2019
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Letter to Mark Pompeo, Secretary of State - Menendez, Leahy, Durbin, Shaheen, Coons Raise Alarm over Trump Administration's Plans to Redefine Human Rights through New Commission
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 12, 2019
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Congresswoman Beatty Seeks to End Aggressive Voter Purges
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Rep. Joyce Beatty
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| June 12, 2019
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Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup of H.R. 35
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| June 11, 2019
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Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Meng: Mr. Secretary, let the Pride Flag Fly Proudly at All U.S. Embassies!
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| June 11, 2019
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Cantwell to Senate Republicans: Time to Vote on Net Neutrality, Protect Free and Open Internet
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| June 11, 2019
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Norton Thanks House Democratic Leadership for Filing Amicus Brief in D.C. Voting Rights Lawsuit
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Rep. Eleanor Norton
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| June 11, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on Amicus Brief in DC Voting Rights Case
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 11, 2019
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Tweet - "As a strong and longtime supporter of voting rights for DC residents, I am glad the Democratic-led House joined an amicus brief yesterday in support of DC residents seeking recognition of their fundamental right to Congressional representation."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 11, 2019
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Authorizing the Committee on the Judiciary to Initiate or Intervene in Judicial Proceedings to Enforce Certain Subpoenas
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| June 11, 2019
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100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 11, 2019
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Authorizing the Committee on the Judiciary to Initiate or Intervene in Judicial Proceedings to Enforce Certain Subpoenas
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Rep. Ben Cline
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| June 10, 2019
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Tweet - "In 1963, President John F. Kennedy signed the #EqualPayAct to prevent discrimination against women in pay. It's now 2019, yet we are still seeing vast differences in pay between men and women. The House has done its part. It's time for our Senate colleagues to do theirs."
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| June 10, 2019
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Pelosi Statement on Amicus Brief in D.C. Voting Rights Lawsuit
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| June 6, 2019
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It's Pride Month!
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Rep. Jahana Hayes
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| June 6, 2019
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Letter to Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo - Harris, Merkley Lead Group of 19 Senators in Urging State Department to Reverse Policy Discriminating Against Children of LGBTQ Couples Born Abroad
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 6, 2019
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Letter to Secretary Pompeo, Secretary of State - Brooks, Frankel Urge Pompeo to Include Afghan Women in Peace Talks
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Rep. Veronica Escobar, ...
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| June 5, 2019
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader to U.S Senate - Congresswoman Lori Trahan Joins Freshman Dems in Call for Senator McConnell to Bring For the People Act Up for a Debate and Vote
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Rep. Lori Trahan
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