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@RepMarkTakano

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

Riverside, CA
Joined December 2012

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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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    Congratulations to my friend, , on this well deserved chairmanship, as well as to all our Democrats for officially taking back the House this week .

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  3. This is the right thing to do, . I'm throwing my support behind the ' effort to repeal . The American people want us to deliver on bold, progressive reforms and this won't happen if PAYGO isn't repealed. To put it simply, needs to go. 👋

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  4. 1st day of the : passed legislation to end the . 2nd day: We introduced the Act – our plan to empower voters and end years of GOP attacks on voting rights. Elections have consequences, this time it's very positive ones.

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  6. Retweeted
    Jan 3

    "I will be the first openly person since Barney Frank to chair a committee. This happened because of you." -.

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  7. Jan 3

    I was so proud to cast my vote for the "best friend of America's veterans, Nancy D'Alesandro Pelosi!" Can you tell I was excited?

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  8. Jan 3

    Snuck in a selfie with our newly elected Speaker, Nancy Pelosi!

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  9. Jan 3

    It’s a new day for the U.S. Congress. Today, the most diverse U.S. House of Representatives in the history of our country will be sworn-in. America and Congress will be better because of it.

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  10. Jan 2

    ONE. MORE. DAY. Tomorrow, a House Democratic Majority will be sworn-in and Congress will get back to working . The first item on the agenda: ending the ridiculous .

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  12. As we reflect on 2018, let's remember the moments that brought us hope and the challenges we have yet to overcome. In just a few days, will make Congress work again. A special countdown: 3 days until a Democratic Majority gets sworn-in!

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  13. This year, the American people elected a record number of candidates to Congress. LGBTQ Americans deserve equal protections under the law, that’s why we’ll work hard to make the passage of the a reality next Congress.

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  14. 2 children died at our border while in immigration detention. Their deaths should be investigated and proper procedures should be put in place to prevent this from ever happening again. Enough with the vile statements. These are people’s lives we’re talking about.

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  15. This is a new low, even for this President.

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  16. We moved! My new D.C. office is located in Cannon 420 (yes, we've heard all the jokes). Please stop by in the new year to say hello and to get a U.S. Capitol tour. If you have questions, call my office at (202) 225-2305 or visit . See you soon 👋

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  17. Trump said he would be “proud” to shut down the government over his useless wall — so he did. And have done nothing to end the and ensure that federal workers are paid. , this is your legacy.

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  18. Heartbreaking and despicable. On Christmas, an 8 year old child died in CPB custody. This happened on the heels of the death of 7 year old Jakelin Caal, who died in immigration detention earlier this month. Someone at must be held accountable.

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  19. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas! May your day be filled with peace and joy. 🎄

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  20. The Grinch at the White House may have stolen Christmas with the , but and I are spreading joy and visiting our troops at the border.

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