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@BillPascrell

Representing the 9th District of New Jersey in the House of Representatives. Member, Ways & Means Committee.

Paterson, NJ
Joined September 2009

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    Congress's brain has been lobotomized from years of institutional vandalism that has impaired our capacity to understand an increasingly complex world. Please read my essay in on this critical discussion.

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  2. This is exactly correct by . My piece today makes the same argument. Robust oversight of is essential, beginning w/ his business and tax returns.

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  3. We must work together to combat climate change — our grandchildren are depending on us. That’s why I’m supporting the .

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  4. I'm fortunate to work with the remarkable women of the 116th Congress, including and . In alone, 26 women were elected in 2018. Today we celebrate women who are leading the fight for a better future.

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  5. The House just approved , a sweeping anti-corruption bill that will strengthen our democracy & require presidential & VP candidates to disclose their tax returns. Today we raise the bar on government ethics. This is a big deal.

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  6. Michael Cohen’s testimony made even more urgent that we need to see Trump’s business and personal tax returns — and we need to see them now. My oped lays it all out.

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  7. For all the media talk, Democrats stand united against antisemitism and anti-Muslim bigotry. Incredibly, republicans are divided on condemning hate.

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  8. The new Congress is committed to oversight of rampant corruption. And we’ll continue our work by soon passing .

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  9. The do such important work in our communities. I was enthralled to meet Boys and Girls leaders from , NJ and congratulate Carlos who won 2017 Natl Youth of the Year. Impressive young men!

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  10. The Presidential Tax Transparency Act I sponsor with will require any candidate for President or VP to disclose their tax returns. The House will soon pass the landmark , which includes a tax returns requirement. The new House is fighting political corruption.

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  11. During a hearing on the need for investment, a colleague questioned the need for federal transit funding suggesting not every American benefits. Thankfully Eisenhower didn't think this way w/our highway system! That's absurd -- with all due respect.

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  12. The visited our nation’s capital today and we had a good discussion on efforts to strengthen flood insurance and provide reform for Jersey taxpayers.

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  13. I’m proud today to sign onto H.Res. 109, the landmark to combat climate change.

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  14. The imperiled our children’s economic future to give their corporate donors more money. When republicans said their tax scam would pay for itself that was an audacious lie.

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  15. The new Congress is applying scrupulous oversight of rampant . After years of dereliction we are committed to being the Article I branch once more.

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  16. This is good. Congressional scrutiny of Trump’s interactions w/ Putin is long overdue.

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  17. Exactly right. We must request the pursuant to our clear power under the law in 26 § USC 6103(f) without delay.

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  18. I’m so sad for Otto’s family. This is a disgrace to America.

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  19. Toxic misinformation poisons our society and is the equivalent of contaminated food. These trusted businesses should yank a prime purveyor of that misinformation from their shelves.

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  20. Twice correctly raised that the would likely reveal evidence of criminal conduct by Donald Trump, & twice Trump's long-time personal lawyer responded in the affirmative. Waiting is not an option. Congress can & must conduct oversight of Trump's taxes now.

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  21. There’s no reason to delay anymore. Under 26 USC § 6103(f) Congress can get the by writing a letter and slapping on a stamp. I’ll even deliver it myself.

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