ICYMI: I wrote in about how Democrats are rewriting the rules of our economy to make it work for everyone, not just the rich & powerful. No matter your job, race, or ZIP code – we’re fighting to make your life better.
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal
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Congresswoman, lifelong organizer, mom. Proudly serving WA-07. Chair of , Member of , . She/her.
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There are common sense solutions to stop gun violence – an assault weapons ban, red flag laws, and banning high-capacity magazines. And guess what – they’re popular too.
Republicans in Congress just need the courage to act.
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This is such important news.
Mifepristone remains safe, effective, and AVAILABLE.
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BREAKING: Justice Samuel Alito issues an administrative stay blocking restrictions on abortion pills that were set to take effect tonight. The order puts everything on hold through April 19 to allow briefing and give other justices time to weigh in.
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Today is Vaisakhi – an incredibly important day for Sikhs all over the world marking the celebration of the harvest festival! I wish all who celebrate a year full of growth, health, and peace. Happy Vaisakhi!
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This is a huge investment in environmental justice, and I’m thrilled to see it include a new technical assistance center at the University of Washington. We’re working to get grant funding and resources to the communities most impacted by the climate crisis.
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BIG NEWS! @EPA has announced the selection of 17 Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers, also known as EJ TCTACs! Learn more: epa.gov/newsreleases/bShow this thread
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Abortion bans are dangerous and put the lives of pregnant people at risk. This law is cruel and unacceptable. We must codify the right to an abortion at the national level.
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It was wonderful to meet with Indonesian President to reaffirm the strong partnership between the United States and Indonesia—and to commit to our work together on climate change, economic development and democracy and human rights.
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Menerima kunjungan anggota kongres Amerika Serikat di Istana Merdeka, hari ini. Para delegasi kongres menyampaikan komitmen Amerika Serikat untuk terus meningkatkan kerja sama dengan Indonesia dalam konteks kemitraan strategis.
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More and more ethics violations by Justice Thomas revealed. His disregard for the law and the Supreme Court knows no bounds. He must resign.
And the Chief Justice must implement strong ethics standards & hold his court accountable.
and I have a bill for that too.
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Harlan Crow didn’t just buy Clarence Thomas’s childhood home.
Thomas’s mother still lived there! Crow spent tens of thousands of dollars renovating it—and purchased adjacent property to increase the value of the neighborhood. propublica.org/article/claren
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This unconscionable ban is the most punitive restriction on gender affirming care yet & will endanger the lives of countless transgender Missourians. Every trans person deserves healthcare that lets them live full, happy lives as their authentic selves.
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Mifepristone is still safe, legal, and effective. I’m glad the Biden Administration is taking swift action to fight these rulings and ensure access to abortion for everyone in this country.
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Let's be clear: this ruling is another dangerous example of judicial interference in the FDA's scientific process and approval of mifepristone.
The court has rolled back key evidence-based moves that expanded access to safe and effective medication abortion. People will suffer. twitter.com/CAKitchener/st…
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Health care is a human right, and DACA recipients deserve access to that care just like everyone else. Glad to see the Biden Administration move to provide coverage to them and take a long overdue step toward justice.
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Black women deserve to live full, healthy lives with their children – but they are currently three times more likely to die from childbirth than white women.
It’s time to erase these disparities and save lives. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek
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Mount Rainier is one of our state’s most precious landmarks – thousands try for the summit each year and it serves as a stunning backdrop to Seattle’s skyline.
Fun to see it named the best mountain climbing destination in the country!
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I just joined over 200 of my Democratic colleagues in submitting a brief to make sure Mifepristone remains accessible.
We won’t let an extremist judge and anti-abortion Republicans take away access to a safe, effective drug that has been FDA-approved for decades.
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Whether for work, school, or to stay connected to loved ones – a reliable internet connection is a necessity.
Thanks to ’ Affordable Connectivity Program, over 255,000 households across Washington State are now able to access affordable high-speed internet.
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. is right: We are not going back to the "trickle down" theory. We are building an economy from the bottom-up and middle-out. We've got to finish the job and we will.
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We must continue to defend the right to a safe and legal abortion in every corner of our country. I will never stop fighting to protect your right to make your own health care decisions.
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The climate crisis is not some future threat we face down the road – it is here, right now, harming our communities.
The Inflation Reduction Act was a great first step, but we must take urgent action to protect our planet.
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REMEMBER: Mifepristone is still safe, available, and legal – just as it was when first approved by the FDA over 20 years ago.
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In Minnesota, and just laid out a bold vision that includes an expansion of the Child Tax Credit.
We in Congress should use this as a model to end child poverty once and for all.
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Gun violence is the number one cause of death for children in America – yet Republicans refuse to take any real action to end this epidemic. There are real, common sense measures that will save lives – let’s pass them into law.
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Thank you, . Washington State will always fight to protect the right to a safe and legal abortion.
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Bottom line: mifepristone remains available to WA women because of our acquisition of this medication last week. This court ruling by a Trump-appointed judge in Texas will not affect access to this medication which has been used safely for two decades. axios.com/2023/04/07/tex
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Democrats are rewriting the rules of our economy to make it work for everyone. We’ll use every tool available to make life better and drive prosperity for all Americans, no matter your race or ZIP code. Every person and every place matters – now, let’s finish the job.
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We’ve asserted that it’s finally time for government to start regulating corporations and stop the concentration of wealth to a tiny percentage of billionaires that has stymied competition and hurt workers, consumers, and small businesses for decades.
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We’ve implemented smart government policy that incentivizes private and public investments in key sectors, from jump-starting our green energy capacity to reviving industrial manufacturing in communities long forgotten by policymakers.
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We’ve embraced the idea that government is the great equalizer of opportunity, more than any other entity. Many of the gaps in economic justice and racial justice are from past bad policy choices — and therefore can be fixed by new, better policy choices.
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Bidenomics is working. Millions of new jobs have been created, unemployment is at record lows, and wages are increasing. But beyond these metrics, we’ve been able to prove that you can build an economy that works from the middle-out and the bottom-up. 🧵
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It's impossible to take seriously anyone who believes that wildfires in California may have been caused by space lasers. Trans rights are human rights. I’ll never stop fighting to defend and support those who just want to live as their authentic selves.
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Today, I stand with the Louisville community as our country grieves after yet another mass shooting. My heart is with those who have lost loved ones.
This kind of gun violence is a uniquely American epidemic. We must take meaningful action. Enough is enough.
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Reminder: Republicans don't have to keep following a path that will throw 6 million people out of work, cost small business loans and veterans health care, or jeopardize child care workers' pay.
They can simply agree to lift the debt ceiling.
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Every community deserves access to clean drinking water – period.
Thanks to the Infrastructure Law, Washington State is receiving $153 million this year to help improve water quality and deliver on that promise. Democrats are delivering!
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To all those celebrating, I wish you a joyous and cheerful Easter surrounded by loved ones!
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It makes no sense to tie health care to employment – no one’s health should suffer because of job loss.
Medicare for All would ensure that everyone can access the care they need when they need it.
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ICYMI: Last week, I introduced the Trans Bill of Rights with . Republicans won’t stop attacking trans Americans, so we must stand up to defend their right to live their lives authentically.
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Abortion is health care. While today’s conflicting rulings leave more questions than answers, one thing is clear— political interference with the FDA by the MAGA GOP sets a dangerous precedent. We must continue to fight back against this step towards a nationwide abortion ban.
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Citizens United was a disastrous decision that has let dark money flood our elections.
That’s why I introduced an amendment to the constitution to ensure that our democracy is truly of the people, by the people, & for the people — not corporations.
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Ahead of the one-year anniversary of the merger, I joined , , and in asking the Department of Justice to re-examine the merger given WBD’s post-transaction behavior. (1/2)
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On 1st anniversary of Warner Bros. Discovery merger, four prominent lawmakers - @JoaquinCastrotx @SenWarren @davidcicilline @RepJayapal - ask #DOJ to investigate what they see as a disastrous merger, which prompted thousands of job cuts. @latimes latimes.com/entertainment-
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Another month – another strong jobs report! Labor force participation is up, overall unemployment is down, and Black unemployment is at a record low.
Democrats’ policies are working – 27 months of solid growth. Let’s keep up this momentum.
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Thanks to our Infrastructure Law, the EPA announced $6.5 billion to upgrade drinking water infrastructure across the country! Every person in every zip code deserves access to clean, safe drinking water, and this funding will make sure we can deliver it.
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Good. This is absolutely essential. Trust in the Roberts Supreme Court is already at an all-time low because there has been absolutely no attention given to necessary ethics reforms in the wake of so many violations.
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