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    Aug 7

    No one—not even the President—is above the law.

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    Sep 4

    I want to recommend my friend ⁦⁩’s important Op-Ed in the N.Y. Daily News about how Donald Trump has been hurting policing in America as president.

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    Sep 4

    1⃣Reinstate the $600/week of expanded unemployment 2⃣Renew eviction moratoriums 3⃣Cancel rent & mortgage payments through the crisis 4⃣Send out monthly stimulus checks 5⃣Get direct relief to businesses to cover payroll & operating costs 6⃣Fully invest in testing & contact tracing

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    Sep 4

    Our country is STILL down at least 11.5 million jobs. But it's about so much more than the number, it's about what each of those jobs represent: a worker and a family that is trying to withstand this crisis. Here are 6 things we can do to immediately get them critical relief:

    JUST IN: In line with expectations, another 1.4 million jobs were added to the US economy in August as the jobs recovery continued to slow. America is still down 11.5 million jobs from February.
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    Sep 4

    2/ The of 2020 is a critical step in making sure that our seniors can live with dignity and respect, and that they aren’t the targets of scams that can seriously jeopardize their livelihoods. We must . Read my full statement below:

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    Sep 4

    1/ This morning, I introduced the of 2020, which would direct the Attorney General to establish the Elder Justice Initiative within the Criminal Division to protect seniors against abuse, neglect, and financial fraud.

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    Sep 4

    Hunger and food lines are growing throughout America. Including right here in Brooklyn. But Senate Republicans refuse to renew food security grants. Instead they remain on vacation. Pass. The. Heroes. Act. Now.

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    Sep 4

    Masks are the best tool we have to prevent the spread of this virus. It is ESSENTIAL that all staff & students have this protection. My bill, the SCHOOLS Act, would cover the cost of masks & other safety equipment to keep our students & teachers safe!

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    Sep 4

    State public health officials raise concerns about FDA Commissioner Hahn’s Nov 1 vaccine distribution notice, calling on Trump Admin to “do no harm.” Yes, we must be prepared, but Election Day shouldn’t be driving vaccination deadlines.

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    Sep 4

    The Heroes Act passed the House months ago. Still. No. Deal. The Senate and Administration refuse to budge on funding for State and Local governments and our schools who are in desperate need of relief. Tell and the Senate to get back to work

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    Aug 31

    Today’s unprecedented ruling by a D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals panel is a challenge to our system of checks & balances, and is at odds with Supreme Court precedent. The House will immediately pursue an en banc rehearing of this decision.

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    Aug 31

    If allowed to stand, this bad decision would be a direct attack on the House's constitutionally provided system of checks and balances. We should pass the Congressional Inherent Contempt Power Act so Congress has the resources necessary to conduct oversight as a coequal branch.

    A federal appeals court has ruled against the House Judiciary Committee in its attempt to force former White House counsel Don McGahn to testify about President Trump
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  13. Aug 31

    JUST IN: House Investigative Chairs Joint Statement on Court of Appeals Ruling in McGahn Case

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    Aug 28

    The Trump Administration's disdain for public housing tenants is clear. If their refusal to fund public housing or stop evictions wasn't evidence enough, now they're exploiting our NYC neighbors as partisan props. This isn't just another violation of the Hatch Act. It's immoral.

    Breaking News: “I am not a Trump supporter.” New York City public housing tenants say they were tricked by a U.S. official into appearing in an R.N.C. video.
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    Aug 28

    In standing together against racial injustice & declaring that business could not be allowed to continue as usual, the professional athletes who refused to play this week represent the best of America. Their collective leadership will inspire countless others. Read my statement.

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  16. Aug 28

    The President pardoned Roger Stone to protect himself. Stone knows Trump LIED to Robert Mueller about his knowledge of WikiLeaks. lied to the American people and will continue to do so.

    The Pardon
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  17. Aug 27

    We hope that all Americans, including the brave men and women who refuse to play sports in the face of continued injustice, will join us in that call for action.

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  18. Aug 27

    It sits on Senate Majority Leader McConnell’s desk, ready for a vote at a moment’s notice. As the lead sponsors of this bill, we demand that Senator McConnell take up this legislation.

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  19. Aug 27

    The House of Representatives passed this bill more than two months ago.

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  20. Aug 27

    Among other important changes in policy, this legislation holds law enforcement officials accountable for their actions, ends 'qualified immunity' for police officers, bans chokeholds and 'no knock' warrants, and limits the use of military equipment on American streets.

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  21. Aug 27

    We do not pretend to have all of the answers to the crisis gripping our country, but we have proposed a way forward: H.R. 7120, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.

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