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U.S. Senator for Maryland. . Small Business, Foreign Relations, Enviro, Finance committees.

Maryland, USA
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  1. 2 hours ago

    "We blocked the effort to cut Medicare and ensured that Social Security was not decimated. That's remarkable considering the makeup of this Congress and the clear intentions of the White House."

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  2. Oct 25

    Now, states will only have to ensure residents have *access* to insurance. Big difference. Having access to coverage is not the same as actually being covered, or being covered affordably. Fixing our requires serious leadership & ideas. This Admin has shown neither.

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  3. Oct 25

    Another attack on . This new guidance will allow states to cover fewer people. When states were granted a waiver to implement their own health care fixes, they used to have to ensure that their changes did not result in fewer Americans having insurance...

    The Trump admin has cooked up a new plan to bring back preexisting conditions
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  4. Oct 24

    I thank the law enforcement agencies that are working hard to keep everyone safe and bring the perpetrator(s) to justice. I'm grateful that these devices were found before causing harm. And I urge anyone who thinks violence is a means to an end, to think again.

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  5. Oct 24

    One of America's greatest strengths is our ability to non-violently engage in debate and political discourse. Terrorizing public figures, the public, or anyone in this country through such violent means is unacceptable. Violent threats and violent actions cannot be tolerated.

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  6. Retweeted
    Oct 23

    140,000 to 700,00 hospitalizations every year . . . 12,000 to 56,000 deaths every year. . . 183 pediatric deaths in 2017-2018 season . . . Influenza is a serious upper respiratory illness. The vaccine reduces the chance that you or your loved ones will get the flu.

    The flu shot takes about 2 weeks to be effective. The recommends getting a flu shot by the end of October to ensure you're protected for flu season. Learn more:
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  7. Oct 23

    Speaking today with Howard County seniors on battling GOP efforts to roll back Social Security, Medicare and protections for preexisting conditions. Also hearing serious concerns about the rising costs for prescription drugs.

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  8. Oct 22

    Discrimination is wrong. Period. Our laws must reflect that – not sanction it.

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  9. Oct 22

    The Trump Administration's proposal would change the existing definition of "gender" under federal law, effectively erasing discrimination protections for trans people. Unacceptable.

    The Trump administration’s latest anti-transgender action, explained
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    Oct 20

    "Anyone who would perpetrate blatant violations of human rights and international law should recall that the United States has a number of tools to use to stand up for the values and norms that underscore our common humanity." - , Oct. 11

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  11. Retweeted
    Oct 20

    .: “The border wall will not stop a caravan from coming into the United States. We have to have sensible immigration laws.”

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  12. Oct 20

    Malaika, Lee and Daniel – seniors at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School – created a Field Guide to Gun Violence in America, brilliantly laying out all the terminology, stats & legislation needed to understand . Truly inspiring work. Thank you all.

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  13. Oct 19

    The American people have a right to know when foreign players have made their way into the very inner workings of our election system. Transparency and communication between all levels of government will help keep our future elections free and fair.

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  14. Oct 19

    Agreed. We also need to protect our elections from foreign cyberattacks, starting by requiring the disclosure of foreign ownership of our election systems. That's why , and I introduced the Election Systems Integrity Act:

    What's the long-term solution to attacks on our elections? ▶ Paper ballots ▶ Checking voter machine counts with rigorous post-election audits ▶ Paper backup poll books and emergency ballots ▶ Updating state laws and funding to be ready for 2020
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  15. Oct 19

    If you're turned away from your polling place for any reason, don't walk away without voting. Request to cast a provisional ballot. If you experience any problems voting this election cycle, call 1-866-OUR-VOTE for help. Don't let anyone deny your right to vote.

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    How to secure your vote: ✔️ Make sure you're registered at your current address. ✔️ Contact election officials if there's any issue with your registration. ✔️ Don't leave your polling location without voting. If turned away, ask to cast a provisional ballot.
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  16. Oct 19

    Maryland: If you need to check on your voter registration status, you can do so here: If you have any questions, get in touch with your local Board of Elections office:

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  17. Oct 18

    Pictured: meeting with Administrator Emily Murphy, per a FOIA request. As suspected, the president has been personally interfering with plans for a new consolidated headquarters. My question: what's 's priority? The or the Trump Hotel?

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  18. Oct 18

    There's no excuse for these games. The FBI's Hoover Building headquarters is crumbling around them. The priority must be what's best for the and our national security – not the Trump Hotel.

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  19. Oct 17

    Millions of teachers, law enforcement officers, first responders, service members and nonprofit workers made critical decisions about their educations & careers based on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. We cannot now fail to honor it. We cannot turn our backs on them.

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  20. Oct 17

    The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is a promise: if you work hard in a public service job for 10 years, you'll benefit your community and receive forgiveness. But hasn't upheld that promise. So I and 150 of my colleagues are demanding answers:

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