Source: U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN, 3rd)
September 17, 2020
On behalf of the State of Tennessee, we are writing to express our opposition to FEMA Interim Policy FP 104-009-19. This significant policy change will hurt the state’s ability to respond to COVID-19, prevent states from re-opening schools, and undermine recovery efforts in the middle of a global pandemic. We urge FEMA to stop implementation of this policy immediately.
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Statement on ICE Whistleblower Complaint
Source: U.S. Representative Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX, 7th)
September 17, 2020
“The allegations of abuses, including forced, medically unnecessary hysterectomies at the Irwin Immigration and Customs Enforcement Detention Center, are shocking and horrifying. There must be an immediate and thorough investigation into these allegations and, if they are true, we must take all actions to bring justice for those who suffered these horrific acts. I join in the sentiments expressed by many of my colleagues in their letter to the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security and in their request for a response and briefing to Congress by Friday, September 25.”
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Finkenauer Statement on Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Source: U.S. Representative Abby Finkenauer (D-IO, 1st)
September 18, 2020
"Our country has lost a hero, an icon and inspiration for millions of women and girls. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a champion for equal rights and a pioneer in law and politics who dedicated her life to ensuring our laws lived up to our values. I am heartbroken at the news of her passing and offer my sincerest condolences to her family. Her place in history is assured — it’s now up to us to carry on her legacy."
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Children lose health insurance for 3rd year in a row
Source: First Focus
September 18, 2020
The U.S. Census Bureau has released data that show the number of U.S. children without health insurance rose for the third year in a row, hitting 5.7% in 2019. Hispanic children registered the greatest loss of insurance by far: the uninsured rate among Hispanic children rose a full percentage point, hitting 9.2%, the highest among any race or ethnic group.
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Senator Fischer’s Statement on the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Source: Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE)
September 18, 2020
“I mourn the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and join all Americans in recognizing her dedicated 27 years of service on the Supreme Court.”.
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FPC: U.S. Senate Must Confirm a Strong Constitutionalist Justice NOW
Source: Firearms Policy Coalition
September 19, 2020
Firearms Policy Coalition calls on President Trump to quickly nominate a strong, courageous, and principled jurist who will vote without hesitation to vigorously protect fundamental rights, including the right to bear arms and freedom of speech, and restore the Constitution’s limits on government. FPC further calls on Senate Leader McConnell and members of the Senate to quickly confirm such a nominee without delay.
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Foster Statement on COVID-19 Death Toll Passing 200,000
Source: U.S. Representative Bill Foster (D-IL, 11th)
September 19, 2020
"We mourn 200,000 Americans who have been killed by COVID-19 in just six months’ time. That's approaching four times the deaths our country suffered during the Vietnam War, and the death toll continues to rise every day. While the United States has about four percent of the world's population, we've accounted for over 20 percent of the deaths from COVID-19 - a striking indictment of the Trump administration's failure to effectively manage this public health crisis.
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PROTECT AND SERVE ACT INTRODUCED IN SENATE
Source: Fraternal Order of Police
September 19, 2020
The “Protect and Serve Act” would make it a Federal crime to violently target local, State, or Federal law
enforcement officers. The House companion bill was introduced by Representatives John H. Rutherford (RFL), Val Demings (D-FL), Peter A. Stauber (R-MN) and Thomas C. O’Halleran (D-AZ), all of whom are
former law enforcement officers.
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