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@WhipHoyer

The Democratic Whip of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Maryland's 5th Congressional District.

Washington, DC
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Dec 21

    ., you said you would be “proud” to shut down the government. You own this. Instead of throwing a tantrum over a single issue, agree to sign the bipartisan Senate-passed funding bill and let’s keep the government open.

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    "We're totally prepared for a very long shutdown," Pres. Trump says. "This is our only chance that we'll ever have...to get great border security."
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  2. Dec 25

    Wishing a to all those celebrating today. In particular, I’m thinking of fed employees who are furloughed or working w/o pay over the holidays due to the . House Democrats stand with you & urge to end this needless shutdown.

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  3. Dec 24

    . said he is “proud” to shut down the government for his costly, ineffective border wall, but his means 90% of employees are forced to work without pay during the holiday season.

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  4. Dec 24

    The majority of Americans don’t think a is good policy. & ought to work with Democrats to reopen the government now & ensure hardworking civil servants who are furloughed receive their pay retroactively.

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  5. Retweeted
    Dec 24

    Democrats want to reopen your government. The is forcing airport security screeners, law enforcement, food safety inspectors & others to work without pay - including Secret Service agents who risk their lives to protect Trump. That's not right!

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  6. Retweeted
    Dec 24

    Life-saving programs created by the Violence Against Woman Act are going unfunded bc of this ridiculous . Shameful. The wall is a vanity project that wont make us safer, unlike the programs that help survivors of rape & domestic violence. Enough, Mr. President

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  7. Retweeted
    Dec 24

    America’s hard-working federal employees do the people’s work. They deserve to be able to afford rent, pay for holiday gifts, and put food on the table. It’s time to put an end to the and let them enjoy the holiday season!

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  8. Retweeted
    Dec 24

    Bonita Williams is one of 800,000 workers hurt by . For her, not getting a paycheck means not being able to pay rent or other expenses, much less buy grandbabies presents. Your vanity wall is causing real harm, ⁦⁩.

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  9. Dec 24

    Not only are federal workers furloughed or forced to work without pay during the holidays due to the , but the American people are negatively affected. Learn more:

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  10. 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.

    19 replies 43 retweets 92 likes
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  11. Retweeted
    Dec 24

    Federal employees – including law enforcement, TSA screeners, Forest Service firefighters, food safety inspectors, and others – are forced to go without pay during holidays as a result of the . Retweet to call on & to reopen the govt.

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  12. Retweeted
    Dec 24

    The has allowed to expire, blocking funding for programs that support survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence & stalking. This is a shameful moment for our nation. protections save lives.

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  13. Dec 24

    As a result of ’s , 800,000 federal employees across the nation are being furloughed or forced to work without pay over the holidays. RT if you agree that’s unacceptable.

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  14. Dec 24

    Federal employees – including law enforcement, TSA screeners, Forest Service firefighters, & others – are furloughed or forced to go without pay as a result of the . I call on & to end this reckless shutdown & reopen government as soon as possible.

    4 replies 24 retweets 63 likes
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  15. Dec 24

    The is having a real, negative impact on civil servants who ensure the well-being and safety of the American people. No American should be unable to pay their mortgage because of ’s temper tantrum. RT if you agree.

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  16. Dec 23

    The is a very irresponsible action taken by , who swore an oath to serve the American people & serve them well. It's unfortunate that shutting down govt is a policy being pursued by the GOP to achieve what they can't achieve through the democratic process.

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  17. Dec 23

    Wishing a happy birthday to my friend and a powerful voice for Iowa’s working families on , .

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  18. Dec 22

    Dems have now offered 3 compromise agreements to forestall & end this unnecessary & costly . The GOP & have rejected every one, instead opting to create chaos & shut large parts of the American people’s government down. Shame on them.

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  19. Dec 22

    I went to the House Floor to ask for the House to take up & pass my bill to end the . It is identical to the bipartisan, Senate-passed Continuing Resolution to fund govt through 2/8. did not even allow me to ask the question.

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  20. Dec 22

    I've cosponsored a bill to ensure federal workers receive back pay during the because civil servants should not be punished for the chaos sown by the GOP. The Senate passed this bill & the House should take it up & pass it as well.

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  21. Dec 22

    Just before Christmas, has shut down the government over his costly, ineffective border wall. The leaves 800,000 federal employees without pay over the holidays & negatively impacts the safety and well-being of Americans. Learn more:

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