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Throwback: Exactly 11 years ago today, John McCain made a short video congratulating Obama on securing the Democratic nomination, saying: "Too often, the achievements of our opponents go unnoticed. So I wanted to stop and say congratulations." businessinsider.com/2008-mcc…
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I got to sit down with Business Insider Today this week to discuss all the recent GOP retirements in Texas, why Democrats are quickly gaining ground in the state, and whether Texas could turn blue in 2020 🤠🌵 (My interview starts at around 7:10!!) facebook.com/BusinessInsider…
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My first reported piece since having children, I think: A Quiet Showdown Between Writers and Agents smdp.com/a-quiet-showdown-be… via @Santa Monica Daily Press
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Confused by these motions to recommit that are putting moderate Dems into tight spots? This is the piece you've been waiting for from @ProfJRoberts!
some history/thoughts on the motion to recommit:
legislativeprocedure.com/blo…
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CNBC: Secretary Ross, do you worry about safety at airports amid the shutdown?
ROSS: I do, & it's disappointing that air traffic controllers are calling in sick
CNBC: Many of them can't afford to support their families
ROSS: Well, remember, they are eventually going to be paid
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Watching #MLKnow @RiversideNYC Coates x @AOC 💥 ⚡️ “Right now . . . I feel a need for all of us to breathe fire.” 🔥 🔥 🔥
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In which our host, @nicie_panetta, multitasks.
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Seriously though, if you thought this resolution was a stern rebuke of Steve King, just remember that Steve King voted for it.
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Proud to have passed my 1st bill in Congress w/ @RepJohnCurtis! H.R. 246 helps small businesses compete for govt. contracts & research grants. 1st bill passed by a new member of Congress this session! Watch my floor speech here:
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Actually, suggest we start with @HurdOnTheHill. We learned a lot about the non-crisis reporting on #TX23 for @TheMidPod. themidpod.com/podcasts/ep-50…
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Today is the 4th anniversary of the death of our beloved son Matthew. It is more wrenching than ever. As I think of him, I also am thinking of others I know who have lost children, the most difficult of all losses. Hug your kids close today. Life is so very fragile.
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The 20 Dems from Trump-won districts who voted for Pelosi:
O'Halleran
McBath
Underwood
Bustos
Finkenauer
Loebsack
Axne
Stevens
Craig
Peterson
Lee
Pappas
Kim
Gottheimer
Torres Small
Maloney
Delgado
Horn
Cartwright
Luria
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This is what those of us who live on the border have been saying for some time.
“As it happens, a 2017 Homeland Security report found that the border is more secure than it has ever been, which also undercuts Trump’s wall rage-fantasies.” washingtonpost.com/opinions/…
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In 2018, it seemed like the job market was as hot as it’s gonna get. And yet: “More than 60% of Americans said they didn’t get a pay raise at their current job or get a better-paying job in the last 12 months.” marketwatch.com/story/the-ma…
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My new year's resolution? Pass legislation to finally bring this number down.
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I’m willing to bet there’s a healthy number of lawmakers who don’t know that federal contractors NEVER get paid after a shutdown.
Many members just assume, like their staff, that everyone eventually gets paid.
huffingtonpost.com/entry/gov…
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Everyone needs to know that the minimum wage in Massachusetts will be $12 an hour starting New Year's Day.
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Disparities & inequities don't just happen, they are created. They are created by discriminatory laws & predatory actions, & they are preserved by the complicit silence of many. Retail #redlining is one of the many issues I look forward to tackling as a legislator for the #MA7
Beats by Dre headphones for $20 a week. After a 61-week payment plan, cost balloons to $1,219
$1,379 for an Xbox that retails at $299.
$2,834 for a TV that sells for $717.
These are the predatory prices peddled to people of color by Rent-a-Center.
nytimes.com/2018/12/22/opini…
