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    Jul 22

    Georgia has reportedly purged over half a million voters from its rolls, closed polling places & blocked thousands of new registrations -- mostly in minority communities. Still, the Senate insists oversight isn't necessary. Honor Rep. John Lewis. Restore the .

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    ‘The Georgia secretary of state reportedly purged more than half a million voters from the rolls, blocked thousands of new registrations, and closed polling places, all while he was candidate for governor.’ —  went off on voter discrimination and suppression
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  2. Retweeted
    Jul 23

    Rep : "I do not need Rep. Yoho to apologize to me. Clearly he does not want to. Clearly when given the opportunity he will not & I will not stay up late at night waiting for an apology from a man who has no remorse over calling women & using abusive language towards women."

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    Jul 23

    The urges a censure of for his verbal assault against . His sexist slur was not only reprehensible, but represents a fraction of the abuse women confront every day in the workplace. This must never happen again in the halls of Congress.

    , , and 5 others
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  4. Jul 23

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    NEW: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) is expected to be recognized after 10am for up to one hour on House floor on a "question of personal privilege" likely to respond to Florida GOP Rep. Ted Yoho's words of apology on House floor yesterday involving her.
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  5. Jul 22

    Looking for tips on how to stay safe from COVID at small gatherings and Phase 4 recreational activities? The City has put together this helpful guide:

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  6. Jul 22

    This week on our Facebook page, we're polling NY-14 constituents on the topic for our August town hall. To participate and receive regular updates on City, state and federal services available in The Bronx and Queens, follow the page here:

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  7. Retweeted
    Jul 20

    ¿Por qué urge tanto que en PR llenemos el Censo 2020? No toma más de diez minutos y se puede hacer electrónicamente. Si queremos contar bien nuestra historia, tenemos que hacernos contar. No te pierdas la más reciente columna de Rosanna Torres

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    Jul 20

    BREAKING: and to introduce bill that would require federal law enforcement officers to display identification when on duty, staffers tell me

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  9. Jul 20

    Trying to stay cool with your family? The City has compiled a map of sprinklers and other kid-friendly water features for hot weather fun.

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  10. Jul 19

    Representatives Eleanor Holmes Norton and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spoke yesterday on NPR with about the life and legacy of Rep. John Lewis. Listen here:

    Thank you for having me on with to help listeners see the continuity and rewards of movements for justice in our country. Tune into NPR starting at 5:00 to hear the conversation.
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  11. Jul 18

    Facial recognition software is a threat to civil liberties but is especially dangerous for people of color, who are often mislabeled by this tech. I am proud to stand w/ & and demand that federal dollars not be used for this equipment.

    Facial recognition software is unreliable and biased, but that hasn't stop law enforcement from using it. That's why and I led a group of our colleagues in calling on House Leadership to prohibit the use of federal funds for this technology.
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  12. Jul 18

    On Monday, New York City will enter Phase 4 of reopening - though indoor activity at malls, restaurants or cultural institutions will not be permitted. Read more about Phase 4 here:

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  13. Jul 17

    Guidance on the State's new laws for bars is available here. These laws are meant to stem the spread of COVID-19:

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  14. Jul 16

    Young readers of all ages should practice reading every day to prevent loss of literacy skills while school is not in session. Students can do this by participating in the Queens Public Library's READsquared reading challenge and other programs. More here:

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  15. Jul 16

    I was proud to support this Amendment presented by Rep. Mike Quigley.

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    The US is not a police state where ordinary people are deputized to carry out immigration enforcement based on discriminatory racial profiling practices. Today, I successfully introduced an amendment to prohibit funding for ICE"s so-called ‘Citizens Academy’ program.
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  16. Jul 16

    As of today, the new COVID Rental Assistance Program will provide direct aid to New York tenants who lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is funded through the federal CARES Act. Apply here:

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  17. Jul 14

    Corporations are eligible for nearly $4T in federal 'bailout' funds. I'm participating in today's hearing because we need greater oversight of that taxpayer money. I've introduced four bills that would ensure these funds go towards protecting workers, not enriching CEOs.

    - the Subcmte on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship and Cap. Markets, chaired by , is holding a virtual hearing entitled, "Promoting Econ. Recovery: Examining Cap. Markets & Worker Protections in the Era." WATCH 📺:
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  18. Jul 14

    . released a letter today calling on Trump to reject the real estate industry’s request to use federal ‘bailout’ funds to enrich their shareholders. She was joined by , , , , & .

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  19. Jul 14

    . released a letter today calling on the Trump Admin to reject the real estate industry’s request to use federal ‘bailout’ funds to enrich their shareholders. She was joined by , , , & .

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  20. Jul 9

    Join us TONIGHT for our monthly town hall at 5:15 PM! We'll be joined by Constance Malcolm, mother of Ramarley Graham, and Gwen Carr, mother of Eric Garner, for a discussion on justice reform. Watch on Facebook: Or on Zoom:

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