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@LaurenUnderwood

Registered Nurse. Congresswoman representing the IL-14 district. Find me on Facebook at UnderwoodForCongress and on IG at laurenaunderwood

Naperville, IL
Joined June 2017

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    We are already hard at work for the families across , be sure to follow us at !

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  2. We need leaders with diverse experiences & skill sets—nurses, doctors, teachers, scientists, artists, caregivers, entrepreneurs, tradeswomen—at all levels of gov't. Our experiences echo those of the majority of Americans; we should shape the policies that shape our country.

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  3. Proud of all we've accomplished—and thinking of the young women of the future who'll be stepping forward to serve in the coming years. A greater change is on the way.

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  5. New Congress, new name! For your bookmarks: our campaign handle is now updated as .

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  6. to 2006 and life as an intern for : A lot can change in 12 years: today, I'm back to be sworn into the U.S. House for . Tune in at 12 ET today at and help ring in the 116th Congress!

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  7. Moving into my office today and answered my first constituent call from . Thanks for calling Brent from Montgomery!

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  8. ! Time for new beginnings and a new direction for and our country.

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  9. Thanks to all for your hard work in 2018 -- your commitment and perseverance have laid the foundation for a 2019 full of progress for , our state and our nation. How are you ringing out 2018 tonight?

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  10. Four days til showtime, ! I'm busy gearing up for the great work we're going to do in the New Year, including making sure every voter of every party has their say in our democracy (it doesn't get much more patriotic than that). And that's just the start. Counting down now...

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  11. One week from today, Lauren will be sworn in as the next representative for# —the first-ever woman, person of color, & registered nurse to serve in that role. Fighting for our district will take resources—can you chip in to our Inaugural Fund now?

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  12. I’m so grateful to be working on our behalf in Washington, but I do love coming home--to my family & to the community that believed in me & fought for me to become our fighter in Congress. You fought for me, & now I’m ready to fight for you with every vote. Happy holidays, !

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  13. As I prepare for swearing-in next week, I'm remembering that 2018 was, beyond doubt, the "health care election." In DC, I'll do what elected me to do: protect fellow Americans with pre-existing conditions & work to make coverage & prescriptions affordable for our families.

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  14. There's so much work to do in Washington to serve the needs of our families—and it CAN be done in a bipartisan way. This shutdown accomplishes nothing, delays our progress, and leaves Americans in limbo on the cusp of the holidays. Beyond exasperated to see these games played.

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  15. , as the holidays loom, let's get rested for the work ahead & remember: fighting for our priorities WILL take sticking together & growing our team. Make sure you're tuned in here & at , & sign up for email updates at !

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  16. Thank you for the opportunity to join many Kane County civic leaders in sharing career reflections with students today as part of the Discover-Y program!

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  18. We progress when we get involved and make our voices heard in EVERY level of government. Ready to run?

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  19. Our full statement on last night's court ruling against the ACA:

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  20. Fortunately, the court's decision does NOT affect open enrollment for 2019, and I encourage all Americans who need coverage to at before tonight's deadline.

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