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ICYMI: Ex-CIA Chief's Powerful Argument for Independent Trump-Russia Probe
May 24, 2017
Yesterday, former CIA Director John Brennan made one of the most eloquent, powerful arguments for why we need an independent, outside commission to investigate the Trump campaign's ties to Russia's meddling in our election. In an exchange with Congressman Denny Heck about why the investigation should matter to the average American, Brennan argued that the fate of our democracy is at stake and that ‘we need to with every last ounce of devotion to this country resist and try to act to prevent further instances of that.'

Here's what Brennan said:

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Pelosi Remarks at Press Conference Following Release of Trump’s Budget
May 23, 2017
Thank you very much Leader Schumer. It’s an honor to be here with you the distinguished Ranking Member [Bernie Sanders] in the Senate Budget Committee, as well as the distinguished Ranking Member [John Yarmuth] in the House Budget Committee. I associate myself with their remarks which I heard by phone on the way over.
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Trump's Paid Family Leave is All Smoke and Mirrors
May 23, 2017
President Trump's 2018 budget claims to include a proposal for six weeks of paid leave for parents after the birth or adoption of a child. Sounds great, right?

Wrong. The paid family leave proposal in the Trump budget is all smoke and mirrors. The proposal would require states to cut programs that support working families, including Unemployment Insurance, in order to pay for parental leave. It also doesn't guarantee leave for same-sex couples, or provide paid leave to people caring for seriously ill family members. The plan falls far short of what hardworking families need.

Guardian: Guaranteed paid leave for new parents included in 2018 US budget proposal

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Trump's Budget Breaks Promise to Protect Medicaid, Social Security (and maybe Medicare???)
May 23, 2017
On the campaign trail, President Trump repeatedly promised to be a champion for Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.  In a move of striking deceit against hard-working American families, the Trump budget proposal released today reveals President Trump's proposal to cut Medicaid by $1.4 trillion and Social Security's disability benefits by tens of billions.

When asked about the budget's cuts to Social Security, Mulvaney told reporters that Social Security disability

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Pelosi Statement on President Trump’s FY 18 Budget Proposal
May 23, 2017
President Trump’s budget is a stark showcase of the President’s broken promises to America’s hard-working families. It’s a short-sighted and cruel budget that perfectly reflects what Republicans in Congress have been trying to inflict on America for years.
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Pelosi Statement on Apparent Terrorist Attack in Manchester
May 23, 2017
Tonight, the American people share in the shock and sorrow of the apparent terror attack in Manchester. We are heartbroken by the loss of so many innocent young people, cut down after the joy of a concert. We send our prayers to the families of those killed, to those wounded, and to those still waiting for word from a loved one.
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Pelosi Statement on Caltrain Electrification
May 22, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced the approval of a Full Funding Grant Agreement for Caltrain electrification:

"Today we celebrate as the Transportation Department has answered California Democrats' calls to release federal funds for the long-planned Caltrain electrification, allowing this crucial project to proceed with construction.  Our victory would not have been possible without the $100 million secured in the recent omnibus appropriations bill, and the strong leadership of Congresswomen Eshoo, Speier and Lofgren, our Senators, and the entire California Democratic delegation in overcoming this roadblock.

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Trump Budget Destroys Jobs, Endangers Hard-Working Families
May 22, 2017
Tomorrow, President Trump will release his 2018 budget – a proposal that guts investments in jobs and hollows out our economy, including $1.7 trillion in cuts to Medicaid, food stamps and other anti-poverty initiatives, children's health insurance and Social Security Disability Insurance.

Washington Post: Trump to propose big cuts to safety net in new budget, slashing Medicaid and opening door to other limits

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Pelosi Statement on Harvey Milk Day
May 22, 2017
Each Harvey Milk Day, we remember a man who built a movement and changed a nation. In San Francisco and across America, Harvey shattered barriers and destroyed prejudice, challenged us to live with strength and courage, and gave a green light to the voiceless and disenfranchised. And above all, he gave us hope.
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Pelosi Statement on Trump White House Extending Cost Sharing Reduction Payments Uncertainty
May 22, 2017
In merely delaying their suit, Republicans cynically continue to sow uncertainty in the health coverage of millions of Americans. At a critical period when insurers are deciding premiums for next year, Republicans are pouring uncertainty into the health insurance marketplaces.
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