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Husband. Father. Grandfather. Avid hunter. Proudly serving in Congress. | Ranking member of . | Follow my Instagram: .

Bolton, Mississippi
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Joined October 2009
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  1. Dec 17

    I stand with 's , expressing our concerns about the privacy mishaps & hate speech incidents Facebook has allowed. Our hope is this boycott will charge Facebook to do a better job of protecting & supporting communities of color online. Join us!

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    Dec 16

    . has expressed concern about the privacy mishaps & hate speech incidents has allowed. That’s why we‘re leading a weeklong logout in the hope that they’ll do better to protect & support communities of color online. Join us. & Instagram on 12/18.

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    Dec 17

    Last week's ACA ruling by an extreme right-wing judge would throw tens of millions of Americans off their health care. We cannot allow Republicans to eliminate health care protections and access for American families, including people with pre-existing conditions.

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  4. Dec 10

    Open Enrollment is only 5 more days – until December 15. Don’t miss your chance to on for 2019!

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    Dec 10

    The last major in 2013 cost the American economy 120,000 jobs and $24 billion. Republicans need to recognize they lost election & stop trying to hold the nation hostage to their radical demands.

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  6. Nov 30

    On , we remember those we have lost to HIV/AIDS and honor their memory by recommitting to this fight. To help , please get tested and .

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    Nov 28

    The Senate is expected to vote today to make Thomas Farr a federal judge in North Carolina. Who is Thomas Farr? For starters, he was a lawyer for then-Senator Jesse Helms’ campaign, where he defended the campaign in its efforts to disenfranchise African American voters.

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  8. Nov 28

    Congratulations, ! I am excited to witness your leadership over our historic group.

    . is the chair-elect of the Congressional Black Caucus for the 116th Congress.
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    Nov 28

    NEW: House Dems plan broad scrutiny of Trump's immigration agenda, next chair of Homeland Security Committee tells me: -- tear gassing migrants -- child separations -- Calling DHS officials to account for Trump lies My interview w/:

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  10. Nov 25

    Mississippi, Other States Sue Student Loan Servicing Company Over Business Practices

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    Nov 21

    Listen to our complete interview here:

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    Nov 16

    I just informed that our whip team has secured more than enough commitments from Democratic members of the next Congress to elect him the House Majority Whip! We will continue to press for support to earn every vote.

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  13. Nov 16

    Members have said they have faith that will represent the diverse views we will have in the new majority.

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  14. Nov 16

    In asking for members’ support, led with his experience bringing together the Caucus and winning tough votes on the House Floor. Jim has a diverse Whip team that represents the diversity within the Democratic Caucus.

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  15. Nov 14

    I talked to Roland Martin about ’s offensive comments towards Mississippi African-Americans and negligence to even apologize.

    Mississippi Senate Runoff Between & Is 'Do or Die' and Tristan Wilkerson with Woke Vote discuss on
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    Nov 13

    House back in session today. Right-wing advance has been halted. Now we will fight to Lower Healthcare Costs, Increase Pay and GO ON OFFENSE

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    Nov 13

    My heart sinks as the death toll from the California wildfires continues to grow and homes continue to burn. To our friends on the West Coast, we are thinking of you and the federal government must be fully prepared to provide the relief these disaster survivors deserve.

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  18. Nov 13

    A Senator Refuses to Apologize for Joking About ‘Public Hanging’ in a State Known for Lynchings

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  19. Nov 12

    Congressman Thompson’s statement regarding ’s comments on her attendance of a public hanging:

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    Nov 11

    .'s shameful remarks prove once again how Trump has created a climate that normalizes hateful, racist rhetoric from political candidates. We've seen this from Rob DeSantis & others this election season & denounce such mean spirited behavior.

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