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  1. Mar 8

    By passing , the House is advancing historic reforms that place the interests of ordinary citizens over powerful special interests. Those calling this a power grab need a civics lesson. In our democracy, power BELONGS to the people.

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  2. Mar 8

    Proud that my Automatic Voter Registration Act is a key part of the historic . has achieved nearly 93% voter registration through automatic voter registration. It's time for the nation to follow VT's lead & increase citizens' participation in our democracy.

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  3. Mar 8

    “This bill is a direct response to flagrant actions by officials in Guatemala to subvert the rule of law.” Read my full statement on imposing Global Act Sanctions on officials HERE:

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  4. Mar 7

    John and Lia, it was great to visit with you last night. I always enjoy meeting ’s bright students.

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    Mar 7

    “Since Shelby v. Holder decision, many states have enacted more restrictive voting laws that have led us in the wrong direction.” introduced legislation that would combat the growing trend of restrictive voting practices

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    Mar 7

    The battle in the new Congress to has begun. I’ve joined with and in cosponsoring legislation to reverse the horrible FCC decision to gut net neutrality.

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  7. Mar 7

    We must never forget. And we must never take Americans' precious voting rights for granted. You made such a difference then, my friend, and you're making a difference today.

    54 years ago today, we were beaten, tear gassed, trampled by horses, and left bloody on that bridge in Selma. But we cannot rest. We cannot become weary. We must honor those who gave their lives for the right to vote. We must continue to find a way to get in the way.
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  8. Mar 7

    The Voting Rights Act used to be bipartisan. It needs to be again. I urge our friends on the other side of the aisle to cosponsor the Voting Rights Advancement Act that I've again introduced. Voting rights are at the core of American democracy.

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    Today marks the 54th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, but the march for voting rights is still not over. Here are 3 things we could do right now to bolster our democracy: 1. Restore the Voting Rights Act 2. Automatic voter registration 3. DC Statehood
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  9. Mar 7

    Today we welcome & as Act cosponsors. Fully bipartisan, 16 Dems & 16 Repubs. Let’s pass this bill to cut billions from what Americans (and the govt) pay for costly prescription drugs. Our bill would remove obstacles to lower-cost generics.

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    Mar 7

    “republicans will regret these actions...home state senators shld receive the same respect during the Trump admin that they received during Obama admin” If doesn’t uphold dems’ blueslip rights for appellate noms they will be gone 4ever

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  11. Mar 6

    So sorry to hear this, and all best wishes to Alex and his family. The same I'm sure from all the rest of his millions of longtime fans.

    Prayers for Alex Trebek, who has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. "Normally, the prognosis for this is not very encouraging, but I'm going to fight this," he says. "And I'm going to keep working..."
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  12. Mar 6

    Fanatically and shamelessly driven to turn into the Polluter Protection Agency. The oozing spread of Trumpism's know-nothingism.

    It’s twisted when a former coal lobbyist heads & believes that ‘bringing balance’ to the agency & environmental law enforcement means a relentless rollback agenda that worsens air & water pollution, & public health protections. This is your Trump , America.
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  13. Mar 6

    Senator Patrick Leahy speaks on Senate Floor about the nomination, and GOP’s pell-mell rush to fill the courts with partisan ideologues: “The farther the Senate goes down this course, the harder it will be to unring the bell.”

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    Mar 6

    “One of the most important lessons I have learned in the Senate is when it comes to advancing U.S. interests abroad, there is no substitute for direct interaction between the American people and people in other countries,” U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.)

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    Mar 6

    .: A vote for Readler or Murphy (both opposed by ) is a vote to say that we abandon our ability as home-state senators to serve as a check on not just this president – but any future president. It says that we don’t believe in advice and consent.

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  16. Mar 6

    It’s ALMOST as if — and hear me out on this — this administration can’t seem to get the facts straight...

    Replying to @sam_vinograd
    She also said to that she did not know Norway 🇳🇴 was a white majority country. Process that...
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    Mar 6

    "I know the President likes to communicate in 280 characters or less, so I’ll point him to a 77 character phrase he may want to review: 'No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law.'" -

    Senate Republicans are not voting on constitutionality or precedent, they are voting on desperately needed Border Security & the Wall. Our Country is being invaded with Drugs, Human Traffickers, & Criminals of all shapes and sizes. That’s what this vote is all about. STAY UNITED!
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    Mar 5

    “What message is the Trump administration sending with this nomination? They're doubling down on their attack on coverage of people with pre-existing conditions.” — on the Readler nomination. All Senate Democrats will vote NO.

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  19. Mar 6

    protects rural businesses, libraries and other important organizations that rely on a free and open internet. That’s why I’m determined to pass the Save The Internet Act and

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    Mar 6

    in 1867, the Senate Committee on Appropriations is established. Currently, is chairman and serves as vice chairman of the senatorial panel.

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