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    Dec 22

    If & Republicans choose to continue this , the new House Democratic majority will swiftly pass legislation to re-open government in January.

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    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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  3. Dec 21

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    Dec 21

    A hurts the men & women who keep us safe: taking away paychecks from 41,000 federal law enforcement & corrections officers – plus nearly 90% of Homeland Security employees.

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    Dec 21

    NEW: Local Congresswoman has been officially elected House appropriations committee chairwoman by her Democratic colleagues.

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  6. Dec 21

    The immense responsibility to fund the government, keeping it open and operational, and to spend tax dollars wisely is particularly clear given the looming , which will harm American families, businesses, and communities ➜

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  7. Dec 21

    . is now trying to blame Democrats for a government shutdown after saying he’d be “proud to shut down the government.” To quote the great , “Donald Trump has more flip-flops than a Jimmy Buffet concert.”

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  8. Dec 20

    I deeply respect Secretary Mattis and thank him for his brave and tireless service to our nation. 2/2

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  9. Dec 20

    President Trump has forsaken expert opinions and seems intent on destroying American credibility on the global stage. Secretary Mattis’ departure should serve as a wake-up call for the President to reevaluate his reckless national security policies. 1/

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  10. Dec 20

    Republicans are on the brink of shutting down the government over 's wasteful wall. This is no way to run a country — and come January, will stop this madness and get to work to responsibly fund our government.

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  11. Dec 19

    Very excited about this -- a $4.1 million federal grant for to address lead hazards in housing - Every person, regardless of their economic circumstance, deserves to live in a safe and healthy environment -

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  12. Dec 19

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  13. Dec 19

    Syria

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    Dec 19

    .: "‘The void created by our absence will almost certainly be filled by countries like Russia and Iran that do not share our interests or those of our allies in the region. In the absence of a unified strategy on Syria," Congress must debate and pass a new

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    Dec 19

    .: Our talented incoming subcommittee chairs and the rest of our new Democratic Majority will work together to write responsible legislation that reflects the American people’s priorities and fully funds the government for the rest of the fiscal year.

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    Dec 19

    .: When assume control in two weeks, my primary focus will be to pass reasonable spending legislation that does not fund President Trump’s wasteful wall.

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    Dec 19

    .: It is deeply disappointing that Trump & the lame duck Republican Congress couldn’t even complete their final task of funding the government and have instead chosen to kick the can down the road for a third time.

    The Senate is expected to pass a stopgap spending bill that would keep the government funded through Feb. 8 — and would punt the impasse over a southern border wall to the new year and a divided Congress
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  18. Dec 19

    My thoughts on the continuing resolution that extends government funding through February 8, 2019:

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  19. Dec 19

    In the absence of a unified strategy on Syria, it's clear Congress must debate & pass a new AUMF to clarify our mission to counter violent extremism in the region & fund stabilization efforts to ensure the country does not descend into chaos. 3/3

    ‘Mission complete’ means the enduring defeat of ISIS and supporting successful reconstruction efforts. The void created by our absence will almost certainly be filled by countries like Russia and Iran that do not share our interests or those of our allies in the region. 2/
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  20. Dec 19

    ‘Mission complete’ means the enduring defeat of ISIS and supporting successful reconstruction efforts. The void created by our absence will almost certainly be filled by countries like Russia and Iran that do not share our interests or those of our allies in the region. 2/

    I am deeply troubled by reports that President Trump has again instructed military leaders to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria, despite indications from national security leaders that the fight against ISIS is not over. 1/
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