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  1. Mar 8

    Here's what I think about Bill Shine leaving the White House. The House just passed , a sweeping government reform bill that will end the era of dark money in politics. came together to pass a once-in-a-generation reform package to restore our democracy.

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  2. Mar 8

    Actually, just voted to: ✔️Get big money out of politics ✔️Ensure clean and fair elections ✔️Strip away corrupt influence in Washington ➡️ To sum up: makes sure that Washington works .

    Democrats just voted to: ✔️Publicly finance politicians’ campaigns ✔️Infringe on Americans’ free speech ✔️Have elections run by the DC swamp is not for the people.
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  3. Mar 8

    Today, I was proud to vote for , the Act. This historic legislation will clean up corruption, get dark money out of politics, and restore voting rights. I urge the Senate to pass this legislation so that we can restore Americans’ faith in government.

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  4. Mar 8

    Leaders. Trailblazers. Artists. Politicians. Caretakers. Today and every day, we honor the women who have changed our lives.

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  5. Mar 7

    "When a young woman of color sees me in the Speaker’s Chair, I want them to think ‘I can do that,’ that’s part of why I’m here.” — I’m proud to serve in the most diverse Congress in history and celebrate the women who shape our history.

    Watching my friend, , become the first Native American woman to sit in the Speaker’s chair and preside over the House Floor.
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  6. Mar 7

    A “power grab?” isn’t about petty partisan politics — the kind that and @HouseRepublicans love. It’s about making sure that Washington works .

    SHOCKER: Republicans hate . even went so far as to call the bill’s effort to make our electoral system fairer a Democratic “power grab.” Why? Because if it’s easier for people to vote, they’re more likely to lose.
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  7. Mar 7

    Thank you for highlighting another difference between the two parties.

    Davis (R-IL) on Nickelback: "Why would you criticize one of the greatest bands of the '90's?" Pocan (D-WI): "Wow. Alright. One more reason why there's a difference between Democrats and Republicans, clearly found on the floor of Congress today."
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  8. 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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  9. Mar 7

    Proud to cosponsor this important legislation that will prevent the abuse of the pardon power. Congress will not allow this power to be used as a tool to obstruct justice.

    Presidents can use a pardon to rectify an injustice. They may not use it to obstruct justice. I just introduced legislation to ensure that if the pardon power is abused to coverup crimes involving any President, his/her family or associates, Congress finds out:
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    Mar 7

    . says "very, very disturbing" spent so much time on "process rule," which was voluntary to update while missing 16 statutory energy efficiency deadlines during

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    Mar 7

    WATCH LIVE: Energy Subcommittee hearing on 's missed deadlines of energy efficiency standards→

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    Mar 6

    Several members of this Committee have been champions for diversifying the tech industry for years. WATCH as they rally for change at today’s hearing.

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  13. Mar 6

    This is critical funding that will ensure that essential health services remain strong in the 1st Congressional District of Illinois. I will continue to advocate for federal funding that provides health care services to our most vulnerable Americans.

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  14. Mar 6

    And that's exactly why billionaires, corporations, and super PACs are worried sick about , the Act. will strip away their corrupt influence in Washington and return power where it belongs — with the people.

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    Tonight was big. are delivering on our promise to the American people by bringing , the Act, to the floor for a vote. HR1: 💰Gets big money out of politics 📜Protects voting rights ⚖️Strengthens ethics laws 🇺🇸Restores power back to the people
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  15. Mar 6

    In 2018, 3 MILLION fewer Americans had health care coverage. Democrats are working to by empowering states to combat the systemic health care sabotage by Washington Republicans.

    WATCH LIVE: Health Subcommittee legislative hearing on 3 bills to reduce consumers’ costs and improve Americans’ access to health care→
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  16. Mar 5

    Today, I introduced the “Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2019.” This bill will prohibit the practice of “pay-for-delay,” in which brand name drug companies compensate generics to delay the entry of generic drugs into the market.

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  17. Mar 5

    BREAKING: Today, I’m proud to join my colleagues in standing up to harassment by co-sponsoring the bipartisan, bicameral — the only comprehensive bill to combat workplace harassment.

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  18. Mar 5

    Republicans have spent the last two years rewarding wealthy donors and special interests while leaving American families behind. That ends now. Democrats are working to pass — a once-in-a-generation reform bill to clean up Washington once and for all.

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  19. Mar 4

    Trump has evaded public accountability for his near-daily attacks on our basic legal, ethical, and constitutional rules and norms. That ends in the Congress. The public deserves to know what is going on and will finally get some answers.

    BREAKING: House judiciary committee Democrats launch a wide-ranging probe into allegations of obstruction of justice, corruption and abuse of power by President Trump—the most expansive inquiry to date since Democrats regained control in that chamber
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  20. Mar 4

    While this is a step in the right direction, the price of this lifesaving medication is still unaffordable for many Americans. We need to do more to make sure that the people who need insulin to live are able to access it in a financially-sustainable way.

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