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  1. Mar 8

    On we celebrate women and girls everywhere. But our work isn't over & we must continue fighting for gender equality around the world, especially for access to education & health care.

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  2. Mar 8

    America elected our new Democratic Majority to bring the transparency & accountability to Washington. We’ll deliver on that promise by passing the Act, a bold democracy & ethics reform package.

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  3. Mar 8

    Want to fight corruption? Raise wages? Lower prescription drug prices? First, we need to pass H.R. 1, the Act, and ensure that working people & their families are at the heart of the policy-making process.

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  4. Mar 8

    Passing , the Act, is essential to every major goal of this Congress, from lowering prescription drug prices to raising wages & fighting corruption.

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  5. Mar 8

    It’s time to put an end to the in Trump’s Washington. The first step to making it happen? Passing the Act.

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  6. Mar 8

    Only thing you need to know about the ’s priorities? They’re fighting to block the Act, which is designed to empower the American people & lessen the power of money in our politics.

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    Mar 7

    On this day 54 years ago, so many brave Americans - including our brother - bled for justice on the Edmund Pettus Bridge as they marched to protest segregation and voter suppression. We continue their fight for equality.

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  8. Mar 7

    Domestic & sexual violence incidents are often underreported. Thanks to , reporting among survivors has increased and criminal justice responses to gender-based violence have improved. Reauthorize NOW

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  9. Mar 7

    Professionals trained and ready are imperative to survivor support. funded-grantees trained 11,519 sexual assault nurse and forensic examiners, 89,937 law enforcement officers, and 18,404 court personnel. Let’s reauthorize

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  10. Mar 7

    Today, Congress will introduce legislation to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. The provides essential protections for survivors and advocates to keep our communities safe.

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  11. Mar 7

    There’s nothing partisan or political about ending the scourge of domestic violence and sexual assault. That is why Congress is taking bipartisan action today to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act to support survivors.

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  12. Mar 7

    Every woman has the right to live free from abuse. Today, we will act to authorize the and introduce new steps to support survivors such as empowering law enforcement, housing protections, and strengthening protections for Native American women.

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  13. Mar 7

    Nearly 25 years ago, Congress enacted the bipartisan Violence Against Women Act in the fight to end domestic violence in America. Today, Congress will introduce legislation to reauthorize the to ensure all survivors have access to the resources and safety they deserve.

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    Mar 7

    One person, one vote. are following through on our pledge to end the era of voter suppression once and for all 🗳️.

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    Mar 6

    We will not be lectured by anyone on the question of our deficit when Republicans passed their where  8️⃣3️⃣% of the benefits went to the wealthiest 1️⃣% and increased the deficit substantially.

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  16. Mar 6

    The fight for a free and open internet continues in the people's House as Democrats work to .

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  17. Mar 6

    In the 21st century, access to a free and open internet isn’t a privilege, it’s a right. Democrats are working to give power back to the people and .

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  18. Mar 6

    By repealing protections, the took away a free and open Internet. It's time to .

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  19. Mar 6

    Your internet service provider should not control what you can access online. It’s time to give power back to the people – it’s time to .

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    Mar 6

    WATCH: Trump promised he would increase manufacturing jobs in Ohio, but today, 1,400 GM workers in Lordstown will lose their jobs

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