Rep. Donald Payne JrVerified account

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Proudly serving New Jersey's 10th Congressional District

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  1. Thanks to for coming by the office to discuss the importance of mental health for mothers. Together, we can help treat postpartum depression so that no mother suffers alone.

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  2. Maternal depression is nothing to be ashamed about. I'm proud of all the mothers out there. They are our rocks. I'll keep fighting for mental health and maternal health funding.

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  3. 4 hours ago

    The and have helped the residents of get through hard times for more than 138 years. With the help of Members, the Salvation Army serves more than 5,000 people in each of Newark's five wards every year. Thanks!

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  5. The vast majority of people who come into contact with law enforcement are not . People know they have rights, but they don't know what their rights are when interacting with police. It's easy to waive rights. What can be done?

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  6. Today is the day. Tweet us using the hashtag to ask a question or comment. Members will start answering questions during the 9 AM EST hour.

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  7. Thanks to Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark for inviting me over today. Eagle Academy is participating in The Stock Market Game - Capitol Hill Challenge. Financial literacy is a necessary skill for success, and these guys are learning while having fun.

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  8. Rahway High School's Principal, John Farinella, was the 2017 Principal of the Year. I swung by Rahway High to surprise Principal Farinella and congratulate him on a job well done. Thanks to the teachers and students at Rahway who do amazing work.

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  9. Thanks to the students, faculty, and administration at Infinity Institute for inviting me to hear about their Capitol Hill Challenge competition. And thanks to the organizations that make the Capitol Hill Challenge possible across the country.

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  10. I had a great time with financial literacy students at Infinity Institute this morning. They're taking part in The Stock Market Game — Capitol Hill Challenge, which is a great way to learn about financial literacy.

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  11. Last month, I welcomed Zoe Lynch, NJ-10's Congressional App Challenge winner to Capitol Hill. Yesterday, I was at Montclair Kimberley Academy to present her with an award and honor her for being such a gifted coder.

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  12. Interim Superintendent Robert Gregory stopped by my Newark office today to discuss education funding and his innovative ideas for Newark Public Schools.

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  13. To mark the start of , I was in Irvington yesterday to visit some of the successful small businesses that employ our friends and neighbors.

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  14. It was an honor to join the Autism Awareness Day church service and fair at Franklin-St.John's United Methodist Church. It is important that government and communities come together to ensure funding for programs that address the needs of people who are or may be autistic.

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  15. Happy birthday, ! I hope it's a good one.

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  16. . is helping men, fathers, and families in New Jersey grow to achieve self-sufficiency. It was my pleasure to meet with UIH Family Partners and this wonderful group of ninth graders.

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  17. This morning, I’m in a House Committee on Homeland Security Hearing on Strengthening the Safety and Security of Our Nation: The President's FY2019 Budget Request for the Department of Homeland Security.

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  18. RT if you agree: clean drinking water should be a basic human right.

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  19. Breana Sena from McNair Academic High School is representing New Jersey in the national finals of the competition. Send her some love, everyone!

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  20. Apr 25

    Transportation infrastructure is the backbone of my District's economy. My constituents and the American People deserve than Trump's puny infrastructure plan.

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