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

Paterson, NJ
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jan 11

    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. Mar 8

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

    Cohen’s testimony “opened a lot of doors for investigatory bodies,” Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a member of the House Oversight Committee, told Reuters.
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  3. Mar 8

    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. Mar 8

    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. Mar 8

    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. Mar 8

    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. Mar 7

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

    News: House votes 407-23 to pass a resolution condemning anti-Semitism, Islamophobia and other forms of hatred. All 23 "no" votes were Republicans. Read the text here 👇
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  8. Mar 7

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

    After two years of Congress abdicating its constitutional oversight responsibility for overtly partisan reasons, we’ve had two months of oversight of the most corrupt POTUS in history and some pundits who breathlessly covered Benghazi ask if it’s too much. The answer is no. Next.
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  9. Mar 7

    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. Mar 7

    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. Mar 6

    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. Mar 6

    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. Mar 6

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

    3 replies 12 retweets 36 likes
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  14. Mar 6

    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.

    Today the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimated that the 2017 tax law will add $1.455 trillion to the deficit over a decade.
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  15. Mar 4

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

    BREAKING: The House Judiciary Committee sent 80+ letters and document requests to nearly all of Trumpworld—including Eric Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and the NRA
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  16. Mar 4

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

    NEW: Chairman of the House intelligence, foreign affairs and oversight committees are requesting docs related to Trump’s in-person encounters and phone calls with Putin
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  17. Mar 1

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

    Democrats say Michael Cohen's dramatic escalates the need for the release of Trump's tax returns. "He brought out many situations where the tax returns are the only answer," said Rep. Bill Pascrell, who sits on the House Ways and Means Committee.
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  18. Mar 1

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

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    President Trump on Otto Warmbier: "I really believe something very bad happened to him, and I don't think that the top leadership knew about it...(Kim Jong-Un) felt very badly about it...He tells me that he didn't know about it, and I will take him at his word."
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  19. Feb 28

    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.

    Congressman is calling on the nation's five largest supermarkets -- , , , , -- to stop selling the National Enquirer He says its the equivalent of selling customers contaminated food.
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  20. Feb 28

    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. Feb 28

    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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