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The devastating earthquake in central Italy is a tragedy that saddens all those who love Italy and its people. Our hearts are with the victims and their families, and we pray that more will be rescued from the rubble.

While Republicans are on a reckless recess, Zika is spreading. Now, the CDC is warning pregnant women to stay away from part of Miami Beach, one of America’s most popular tourist destinations.

“Aloha! It is a privilege indeed to be here with so many members of the official family of the state of Hawaii. It is a personal and official honor to be here with Mark’s family. He drew such strength from Erik and Naomi, from Ross and Nadine and Nikki and of course the love and joy of his life, Sami and Matthew and Kaila. He talked about you all the time."

“Aetna’s decision not to participate in some Health Insurance Marketplaces does not alter the reality that the Affordable Care Act’s Marketplaces will continue to provide quality, affordable coverage to millions and millions of Americans across the country."

“With the implementation of President Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals four years ago today, we honored our values as a nation. Brilliant young people raised in the United States have been able to contribute to the social fabric of our country and fulfill their potential as a result of DACA."

“Eighty-one years ago, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law and transformed the economic security of hard-working Americans. Whether in retirement, disability, or the loss of a relative, generations of Americans have relied on Social Security’s bedrock guarantee."

“Two months ago, an act of unfathomable hate claimed 49 lives at Pulse nightclub in Orlando. Today, it was my somber privilege to meet with survivors and the family members of those who lost their lives, and to lay flowers at the makeshift memorial outside Pulse."