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@RepMarkTakano

Proudly Representing California's 41st District. Chairman: . Member: , , , .

Riverside, CA
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jan 4

    I am incredibly honored to have been elected by to serve as Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. This Congress, we have the opportunity to get a lot of work done – and fighting for veterans will be one of our top priorities.

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  2. 6 minutes ago

    Spoiler alert: He's not going to get $8.6 billion for a wall.

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  3. Mar 8

    More than 10,000 students had their dreams stifled by another closure. The worst part is that warning signs of Argosy’s financial troubles were there, but & chose to ignore the red flags and failed to hold them accountable.

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  4. Mar 8

    Happy International Women’s Day today and every day. In the words of Michelle Obama, “the difference between a broken community and a thriving one is the presence of women who are valued.” We are a better world today because of the women who are in it.

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  5. Mar 8

    I just voted YES to strengthen our democracy by: 💸 Getting money out of politics 🗳️ Protecting voting rights 👥 Fighting corruption in Washington This historic set of reforms will shift the balance of power from a wealthy few, back to the American people!

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  6. Mar 8

    As expected, the Trump Administration released an overtime proposal that doesn't meet the needs of workers in today's economy. If this Admin. won't fix the rules that have been rigged against workers, Congress has to — that includes expanding overtime pay.

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  7. Retweeted
    Mar 7

    BREAKING: A bipartisan proposal to ban “Zombie Campaigns,” led by , , & , was just approved by Congress. It‘s added to H.R. 1, which should go to the Senate this wk. It comes 1yr after our / investigation.

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  8. Retweeted
    Mar 7

    . stopped by the Rules Committee this week to discuss the importance of and propose his amendment to end 🧟‍♂️🧟‍♀️.

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  9. Retweeted
    Mar 7

    Congressman Mark Takano () wants to put an end to “zombie” campaigns. True story. Read below.

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  10. Mar 7

    This morning, I had the honor of presiding over the U.S. House of Representatives as Speaker Pro Tempore. Later today, I will be speaking on the Floor to debate my amendment to to get money out of politics and combat corruption in Washington.

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  11. Retweeted
    Mar 7

    Tmrw, will vote on , the Act. This act would: 💰Take “HUUUGE” money out of politics 🧹 Clean up corruption 🗳️Ensure fair elections This bill is revolutionary b/c it's created -- Not 👏🏿Special 👏🏿Interests👏🏿

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  12. Mar 6

    Zombie campaigns explained: 🧟‍♂️Politicians can keep and use leftover campaign cash forever, even if they become lobbyists 🧟‍♀️Campaign accounts remain active even after some politicians have passed away In , the Let It Go Act will help stop this unethical practice.

    Let It Go #ForThePeople
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  13. Mar 6

    I launched an investigation into the Mar-a-Lago cronies influencing decision-making at VA. is no "king." In America, corruption and undue influence are investigated, and Congress will hold the President and his Administration accountable.

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  14. Mar 6

    I am so glad are shining a light on the Trump Administration’s inhumane family separation policy. The way this Administration treats immigrants is indefensible and they must be held accountable.

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  15. Mar 6

    Money in politics is disrupting progress, weakening our voting power, and influencing elected officials to act against the well-being of the country. My Let It Go Act will help combat the and support the goals of .

    Let It Go #ForThePeople
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  16. Retweeted
    Mar 6

    "I appreciate that your first priority is my first priority, providing healthcare & disability benefits to Blue Water Navy veterans exposed to Agent Orange. It is long past time for Congress to pass H.R. 299, & I agree. Congress cannot fail these veterans again!" -

    Chairman Takano Blue Water - VFW
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  17. Mar 5

    . is a tough speaker to follow — it’s an honor to be an advocate for rights alongside her. With her leadership and the work of , we are one step closer to passing the and expanding federal protections for LGBTQ people nationwide. 🏳️‍🌈

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    Mar 5

    . and launched an investigation into foreign trolls targeting veterans and servicemembers with disinformation.

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  19. Mar 5

    On average, an AAPI woman loses at least $292,400 to the over the course of her career -- and pay disparity statistics are starker when AAPI data is disaggregated. We need to pass the act to guarantee equal pay for equal work for all.

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    Mar 5

    This is not okay -- anonymous internet trolls don’t get to: 🚫 Trick servicemembers & their families 🚫 Impersonate Veterans Service Organizations 🚫 Deceive the American people & get away with it.

    "Without the FBI tracking who is behind these anonymous accounts and making them pay a real price ... we’re losing the cyber war that’s being waged against us."
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  21. Mar 5

    This week, we'll be voting on the Act to stop the influence of special interests and dark money in politics. Later today, I'll be testifying before with the hope of including the campaign finance reform efforts of the Let It Go Act in . Details⬇️

    Let It Go #ForThePeople
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