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    Dec 17

    This January, , and are looking forward to restoring trust, transparency, and civility within our government for the American people. Check out the profile with :

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  2. Retweeted
    Dec 24

    A fair day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay. However, this is robbing thousands of families of their paychecks at Christmastime.

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  3. Retweeted
    Dec 23

    Our nation’s public servants working or furloughed during this shutdown deserve the peace of mind of knowing they will be paid. I am pleased to cosponsor and support bipartisan legislation in the House that ensures federal employees affected by a shutdown receive retroactive pay.

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  4. Retweeted
    Dec 24

    I want to wish everyone a festive, happy, and healthy holiday season! During this week of celebration, I ask that we think of everything with which we have been blessed, and to consider those who are less fortunate. Season’s Greetings, and Happy New Year!

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  5. Dec 24

    IN THE NEWS: “The Oversight Committee will conduct robust oversight next year to make sure the takes the necessary steps to ensure an accurate . “ -

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  6. Retweeted
    Dec 21

    However, the President and Congressional Republicans decided to proceed with this shutdown because of the President's demand that taxpayers foot the bill for his border wall; the same wall the President promised the American people they would not have to pay to build.

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  7. Retweeted
    Dec 21

    This shutdown was completely avoidable, and Congressional Democrats offered multiple options to keep the government open.

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  8. Retweeted
    Dec 21

    At midnight, President Trump and Congressional Republicans forced the government to partially shut down. Because of this shutdown, over 800,000 federal employees will go without pay over the holiday season. Read my full statement:

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  9. Retweeted
    Dec 21

    Flying this holiday season? This means that 53,000 TSA employees will be working without pay.

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  10. Retweeted
    Dec 20

    Asylum seekers are fleeing from unimaginable violence and poverty in their home countries. They SHOULD NOT be turned away at our borders and ports of entry. This new anti-refugee policy is one of many that fly in the face of our nation’s values.

    Asylum-seekers must remain in Mexico and are banned from US entry, according to a new Trump administration policy
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  11. Retweeted
    Dec 20

    Democrats are for real border security solutions. Not for wasting billions of taxpayer dollars on an immoral, ineffective & expensive wall.

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  12. Dec 21

    NEWS ALERT: Ranking Member and call on to immediately address security vulnerabilities. Read More ⬇️

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  13. Retweeted
    Dec 20

    The Trump administration’s proposal for stricter SNAP work requirements would hurt over 700,000 Americans. Congress already rejected harsher SNAP work requirements when we passed the . The Trump administration should not take food assistance away from those who need it.

    The Trump administration sets out to accomplish what farm bill didn't: tighten work requirements for millions of Americans who receive federal food assistance.
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  14. Retweeted
    Dec 19

    Democrats are committed to fully, responsibly funding the government in January. In the meantime, we will support the continuing resolution to keep government open & working.

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    Dec 20

    Today, I voted in favor of the First Step Act. This bill – as its name states – is just the beginning of needed reforms to our federal criminal justice system. Read my full statement:

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  16. Dec 20

    If you haven’t done so already, please be sure follow us on to stay updated with our work in photos.➡️

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  17. Retweeted
    Dec 19

    LATEST: Rep. Elijah Cummings sends letter to Trump Organization, renewing request for records as part of a close examination into overseas deals being negotiated by the company—including any engagement with developers in the Dominican Republic.

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    Dec 19

    LATEST: Rep. Elijah Cummings sends letter to Trump Organization, renewing request for records as part of a close examination into overseas deals being negotiated by the company—including any engagement with developers in the Dominican Republic.

    4 replies 25 retweets 53 likes
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  19. Retweeted
    Dec 19

    A key Democrat just set a January 11 deadline for the White House to respond to previously ignored requests for documents

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  20. Dec 19

    FYI: Every single document sought in these 51 letters was first requested by House Republicans. They should support them now.

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    Dec 19

    A top House Democrat just laid out his priorities for investigating Trump

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