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June 27, 2017
Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding and I thank him for his extraordinary leadership on the Committee as well as the bipartisan nature of this legislation that Mr. [Ed] Royce and Mr. [Eliot] Engel are bringing to the floor. I associate myself with the remarks of the distinguished former Chair of the International Relations Committee, Congresswoman [Ileana] Ros-Lehtinen.
Press Release
June 27, 2017
Delaying the Trumpcare vote shows Republicans are feeling the heat from their constituents, and now we must continue to pour on the pressure.
Blog Post
June 27, 2017

This GOP Bill Undermines the Ability of the Victims of Medical Malpractice and the Victims of Defective or Dangerous Medical Products to Be Made Whole

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Blog Post
June 26, 2017
175: Days since the start of this Republican Congress as of June 26, 2017
Press Release
June 26, 2017
Today, the CBO confirmed that Senate Republicans’ version of Trumpcare is even meaner than the bill that Republicans jammed through the House. Americans with pre-existing conditions would face staggering out-of-pocket costs. Trumpcare would also expose millions of Americans to the dreaded lifetime and annual limits on the care of children and families with serious ailments. Twenty-two million Americans will lose health coverage.
Press Release
June 26, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after Senate Republicans released updates to their discussion draft of Trumpcare:

"Republicans keep finding ways to make Trumpcare even more brutal and expensive for America's working families.  Trumpcare's new six month lock-out is a prescription for turning families' momentary misfortune into a life-changing catastrophe.

"Tens of millions of hard-working Americans experience a gap in health coverage every year, whether moving, changing jobs, or during an interruption at work.  Locking these Americans out of health coverage for six-months would expose millions of families to staggering health expenses.  A serious illness or an accident would doom these families to financial ruin at best, and months without treatment at worst.

Press Release
June 26, 2017
Liu Xiaobo is a hero who stands in the pantheon of great leaders for non-violence, justice and freedom throughout history. His arrest and imprisonment were a disgraceful betrayal of the rule of law and China’s own constitution, but his courage throughout his persecution and imprisonment has been an inspiration to the world.
Press Release
June 26, 2017
“The blatant discrimination of the Muslim and refugee ban is both unjust and dangerous, handing terrorists a powerful recruiting tool. The Trump Administration has consistently shown that discrimination, not national security is the purpose of this ban.
Press Release
June 26, 2017
Two years ago, the Supreme Court affirmed that equal justice under the law means marriage equality for LGBT Americans. With this historic decision for love, our nation moved closer to fulfilling the full promise of our ideals. No person should be denied their rights because of who they are or whom they love.
Press Release
June 24, 2017
The repeal of 'Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell' in 2010 showed that we only strengthen our military by honoring our values of freedom and equality. Equality for transgender Americans who want to enlist is progress that honors our values and strengthens our military.