Eliot EngelVerified account

@RepEliotEngel

Congressman representing parts of the Bronx and Westchester Counties in New York

Joined July 2010

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  1. I am proud to stand on the right side of history when it comes to protecting and advancing the rights of the community. Honored to receive a 100 on ’s Congressional Scorecard for my support of LGBTQ equality.

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  2. Spoiler alert: despite their empty promises to protect the safeguards you care about, Republicans haven’t given up on taking away your health care.

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    This is the playbook on Medicare & Social Security - 1) cut taxes to benefit the wealthiest of Americans 2) watch the deficit sharply rise 3) call for drastic cuts to Social Security & Medicare to make up the difference.

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    Ranking Member : Deeply disturbed by gov’t revocation of visas for key staff. Another blow in fight against corruption & impunity.

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  5. Oct 16

    A frightening preview of Congressional Republicans’ next agenda item. The didn’t just blow a massive hole in the deficit: it gave them a new excuse to gut programs like & .

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    Oct 16

    When Jodi’s son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, her family did everything they could to keep up with the rising cost of prescription drugs needed to save his life. are fighting to lower drug costs for families like Jodi’s across the country.

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    RM : I welcome the release of Pastor Brunson as a critical step toward repairing the frayed US-Turkey relationship. More must be done, however, including the release of the other detained American citizens and locally employed staff.

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  10. Oct 12

    Today marks 20 years since the death of . I am proud to cosponsor a resolution to honor Matthew and affirm Congress’ continued support for the prevention of hate crimes and the advancement of for all Americans.

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    Today is the LAST day you can register to vote in New York’s general election. There are a lot of important choices to make—including New York’s next Attorney General. Don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard.

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    RM : Earlier this week, I joined my colleague Rep. and other lawmakers in calling on President Trump to push the Saudi and Turkish governments for answers on Jamal ’s disappearance.

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  13. Oct 11

    Happy to all the brave individuals in and around the world. Today and every day we stand with you in the fight to advance true .

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  14. Oct 11

    Next year’s COLA will be 2.8%. But we can do better. That’s why I’ve introduced the Guaranteed 3% COLA for Seniors Act, & why I’m a founding member of Caucus. Learn more about my bill:

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  15. Oct 10
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  16. Oct 10

    There was no reason to do this last year, and there's no reason to do it now - except to make it harder for American families to sign up for health care coverage.

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  17. Oct 9

    Air pollution is shortening lives, and the Admin is only making it worse by increasing emissions of toxins like arsenic, cyanide, and benzene. Americans deserve better, so will continue to fight to protect our environment.

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    Oct 9

    Proud to stand with 119 of my colleagues to sign this letter because it's so important. Secretary Pompeo must reverse this blatantly discriminatory new State Department policy to revoke visas of same-sex partners of foreign diplomats. This is not who we are as a country.

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  19. Oct 9

    Republicans and have abandoned any progress to reverse in order to prop up polluters. Democrats will keep fighting for a cleaner future.

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  20. Oct 6

    The Senate has just voted to confirm an ill-tempered, highly partisan, and wholly unqualified person to the Supreme Court. This is a deeply disappointing moment for our country.

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