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@RepBarbaraLee

Progressive Democrat representing the in Congress. Promoting economic & racial justice, peace, & human rights. Proud member of the .

Washington, DC and Oakland, CA
Joined February 2011
Born on July 16

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    By illegally bombing Syria, President Trump has once again denied the American people any oversight or accountability in this endless war. Congress, not the president, has the power to authorize military action.

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    Beyond the potentially catastrophic consequences with Iran, Trump's decision is devastating to U.S. credibility globally. After this, why would anyone trust an international agreement that the U.S. negotiates?

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    “President Trump has consistently demonstrated his ignorance of the complexity of the world’s challenges and today’s decision further highlights his inability to protect U.S. interests abroad.”

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  5. The IAEA has verified Iran’s compliance with the JCPOA 10 times. President Trump is tearing up the and endangering our national security for no good reason.

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  6. By withdrawing from the Iran Deal, the White House is sending a message to the world that America's word can’t be trusted. There’s nothing more dangerous than that.

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  7. The Trump Administration’s citizenship question on the is a transparent attempt to suppress participation & bully communities of color. The Census should not be used as a political weapon!

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    Former CBC Chair will start answering questions at 5 PM ET. She's the author of a bill that supports investments in the community-oriented policing services and diversity hiring and retention in law enforcement.

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  9. Next Monday, I hope you will join me for my town hall in Albany as I give you an update on my work in Congress to protect our environment, expand affordable housing, and build an economy that works for everyone. Spread the word and RSVP today!

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  10. The gave a trillion dollars to billionaires & massive corporations. Now, Republicans want to gut the Children’s Health Insurance Program to pay for it. Not much surprises me anymore in American politics. But this is despicable on every level.

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  11. Abstinence-only sex education puts young people’s health at risk. By promoting this agenda of disinformation, President Trump is allowing fringe ideology – not science – to guide our public health policy.

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  12. The last thing Congress should do is give President Trump an even broader blank check to wage . My opinion in the on why we must reject the open-ended Corker-Kaine ⬇️

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  13. May 7

    is doing incredible work in our community to help students like Jaelyn Murray achieve their dreams. Congrats Jaelyn on your acceptance to the University of Missouri – I know you’ll go far!

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  14. May 7

    As we celebrated , I was honored to celebrate the $3.2 million investment in local businesses in the East Bay and recognize Crave BBQ and Dad’s Services, two extraordinary businesses in my district on being the first beneficiaries of the Quality Job Fund.

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  15. May 6

    Proud to recognize my constituent Grace on receiving the Congressional Bronze Medal of Achievement for reaching her goals. She now volunteers to build homes in New Mexico, studies French language, and explores Caribbean and Latinx culture. Keep reaching for the stars Grace!

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  16. May 5

    I am honored to recognize Keba Konte, a renowned artist and owner of . Keba’s commitment to create a space for inclusion, social and economic empowerment, entrepreneurship, innovation, and environmental sustainability makes RBC an East Bay gem!

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  17. May 4

    Always a pleasure engaging with faith leaders in my district. Thank you for being a strong spiritual foundation in the East Bay!

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  18. May 4

    In the last year, the Trump Administration has turned its back on tens of thousands of recipients from El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Nepal. Now, Trump has ended protections for Honduras. This “immigration” agenda is blatantly racist.

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  19. May 4

    1 year ago, passed . While they didn’t succeed in turning it into law, they've managed to undermine the promise of health care for millions nonetheless. In fact, 2017 was the first year since enactment that uninsured rates went up. What a disgrace.

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  20. May 4

    According to Scott Pruitt, his role as EPA Administrator justifies taking lavish international trips at the taxpayers expense. Remind me again, why does Scott Pruitt still have a job?

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  21. May 3

    Republicans are not the party of “family values.” There’s no value in policies that lead to more hunger, more homelessness and more desperation. Make no mistake: the only families helped by policies are named Koch and Mercer.

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