We held a hearing on #infrastructure - the first in 8 years. The deficiencies of our roads, bridges, transit, water systems, broadband & electrical grids are well-documented & widely known and are a problematic reality for every single congressional district in the nation.pic.twitter.com/LWwGO85aBo
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We also held a hearing on the economic and health consequences of
#climatechange with@DrKateMarvel - another topic that hadn't been touched by the committee in 12 years. Climate change is real. Climate change is harmful. And it is time for Congress to get on board.pic.twitter.com/Ad6un5aYvDShow this thread -
The topic of racial disparities and social determinants in the maternal mortality crisis were addressed in another hearing with Olympian
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>700 women in America die of pregnancy-related deaths each yr & experts view us as one of the most dangerous places in the industrialized world to give birth. Congress can make change in maternity care, eradicate these disparities, lower the maternal mortality rate & save lives.pic.twitter.com/09jcn7EVMM
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Finally, we held a hearing on paid family & medical leave. We discussed how the US is the only industrialized nation that does not guarantee access to it. American workers have been outspoken about the importance of this. We heard them loud and clear. And we must act.pic.twitter.com/OBaYnd8kVk
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Get his taxes from
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Democrats seek power, Republicans exercise power.
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Since January, you have held zero town hall meetings, no district office hours for your constituents.
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Will the oversight be stronger now than Congressmen Leo Ryan's oversight of the last tyrant Jim Jones?pic.twitter.com/NEZhbhBi4m
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Let’s do one on Trump’s taxes next, which you really, really (and I can’t stress this enough) REALLY need to get. Like, yesterday...
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