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Congressman, Northern Virginia’s | Chairman, Subcommittee on Government Operations | President, Parliamentary Assembly.

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Feb 24

    Sorry, you lose the right to complain about partisanship once you've fanned the flames of violent insurrection.

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    Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) goes off on Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) during USPS oversight hearing: “I didn’t vote to overturn an election. And I will not be lectured by people who did about partisanship.”
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  2. Retweeted
    11 hours ago

    ‘I guess our concern about terrorists is pretty selective’ — Rep. Gerald Connolly called out Republicans for ‘partisanship’ at a House panel on the war in Afghanistan and provided a short history of the country’s past

    Rep. Connolly Calls Out GOP for ‘Partisanship’ During House Panel
    Rep. Gerald Connolly called out Republicans for ‘partisanship’ at a House panel on the war in Afghanistan and provided a short history of the country’s past
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  3. Retweeted
    11 hours ago

    NEW: Chairs and applauded a new report by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) that reinforces the agency’s independence to retain and attract a talented federal government workforce. Read their statements:

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    12 hours ago

    .: "Were there any known terrorists or declared terrorists by the United States among those 5,000 people released with the consent and negotiated agreement of the Trump administration?" : "Almost certainly, yes."

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    15 hours ago

    Rep. tells me the two things he wants to hear from Sec of State Blinken at today's hearing: 1) "His take on how did we get to this place." 2) "Hear him engage in some self-reflection & self-criticism about how the administration could've, should've done better."

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  6. 15 hours ago

    Getting ready to join on ahead of our hearing with Secretary of State Blinken. Tune in!

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  7. 18 hours ago

    It can’t be said enough—my deepest thanks to the for protecting the Congress and defending our democracy.

    USCP Officers Arrest California Man with Bayonet & Machete:
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  8. Sep 12

    Best of luck, Michael! You might need it—won’t be easy to leave paradise behind.

    We're official! After nearly 30 years living in the Virginia suburbs (the Post "encouraged" me to live in Fairfax when I was a cub reporter covering the county), we are now proper DC residents, with a license plate and (not pictured) a Zone 2 parking permit. cc:
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    Sep 12

    “The fate of the world’s largest economy rises and falls with the ability of government IT systems to deliver in an emergency and as we recover into the future.” —Chair on why modernizing IT infrastructure is a priority for

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  10. Sep 12

    Thank you to Indivisible Northern Virginia for inviting me to give a Congressional update on all we’ve been doing this year. From voting rights, infrastructure, climate change, & much more. Looking forward to our continued partnership & thank you for your activism!

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  11. Sep 11

    Today across Fairfax County we came together to remember those we lost 20 years ago. It’s not enough to honor them today, but we must reflect every day on the renewal of our American values & continue to strive for unity. The need to rededicate faith in both ourselves & country.

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  12. Sep 11

    And we continue to stand by those who lost loved ones, as well as the heroes who, through incredible acts of sacrifice, saved countless lives. The shock, sorrow and loss of that tragic morning will never be forgotten.

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  13. Sep 11

    Twenty years after the horrific terrorist attacks in the United States, we remember and honor the memory of the nearly 3,000 men, women and children who were killed on 9/11.

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  14. Sep 10

    Joining our community at the “Still Standing - Still Free” ceremony to remember those we lost 20 years ago on September 11th. We as a nation are stronger together and must continue to overcome adversity as one.

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    Sep 9

    NEW: Chairs and issued the following statement after the Biden Administration announced that it will require coronavirus vaccinations for most federal employees and government contractors:

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  16. Sep 9

    🚨 President Biden is about to announce a detailed national strategy to guide us out of this pandemic and ensure our economic recovery remains strong. This is leadership. Learn more:

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  17. Sep 9

    Bold, urgent action like this is our only way out of the climate crisis. Thank you, .

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    Sep 8

    Finally, we say goodbye to the most undeserved participation trophy in America. Virginia doesn’t pay tribute to traitors and defenders of slavery.

    BREAKING: Workers have started taking down one of the largest Confederate monuments in the country, a statue of General Robert E. Lee in Virginia.
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    Sep 9

    Dunn Loring: 66EB past Nutley: All lanes are closed due to crash reconstruction. The left lane has had intermittent reopenings, but plan to avoid 66. We’ve re-timed signals along 29 and 50 as well.

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  20. Sep 8

    Deborah Borza’s daughter was the youngest victim aboard Flight 93. Today, Deborah inspires our fight to designate the 9/11 National Memorial Trail. The House has unanimously passed my bill to do so. I urge the Senate to join us.

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    Sep 7

    While military operations in Afghanistan have ended, our efforts to protect Americans and our partners must continue. I’m leading Members in urging the Admin to provide timely updates on its plans to evacuate Americans, SIVs, and vulnerable Afghans. There’s no time to spare.

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