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[Religious News\H.R.2476]
Rep. Bennie Thompson: “It’s a sad fact that synagogues, churches, and mosques are facing the threat of violence at the hands of extremists of all ideologies. While we need to continue our work to eradicate all forms of extremism and counter domestic terrorism, non-profits need our help now in keeping their houses of worship safe and secure.”
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[Economy\GAO Report]
According to GAO, millennials had an estimated median net worth of $20,038 in 2016 dollars, $11,202 less than the average net worth of Generation Xers when they were 25 to 34 years old—a 36-percent decline over 15 years… Black families experience less upward economic mobility from one generation to the next than white families.
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[White Supremacy\Army-Navy Football Game]
Lt. Gen. Darryl Williams, 60th superintendent, U.S. Military Academy:”The U.S. Military Academy is fully committed to developing leaders of character who embody the Army values. I have appointed an Investigating officer according to Army regulation 15-6, to conduct an administrative investigation into the facts, circumstances, and intent of the cadets in question.”
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[Gun Violence\Jersey City]
Former Arizona Rep Gabrielle Giffords: “Yesterday, our hearts broke for a Jersey City neighborhood terrorized by gunfire…We also can’t shy away from the fact that tragedies like these keep happening.”
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[Congress\H. Res 757\A.G. William Barr]
Rep. Rush: “Since his swearing in earlier this year, it has become painfully clear that Mr. Barr is more interested in being the glorified gofer to the President of the United States rather than the Chief Law Enforcement Officer to the American people…Equally alarming are his recent threats regarding the withholding of protection to certain communities who speak out against police brutality.”
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[Job Discrimination\Policing]
This Lieutenant [Black & female] is often tasked by Hayden and others with the most challenging assignments in our Department…She has more investigative experience and administrative experience than the two Lieutenants promoted to Captain by Hayden and Edwards.
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[Baltimore\Criminal Justice]
Baltimore Mayor Young: “Reducing violent crime in Baltimore City is a top priority of my administration. I am committed to utilizing a holistic approach to achieve that end and the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice will be critical in achieving that goal. As a leader on the Baltimore City Innovation Team and in her previous experiences, Tamika Gauvin has proven herself an exceptional, thoughtful, and methodical manager.”
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[Congress\Immigration\Deaths in Custody]
Congressman Castro: “Jakelin’s death was a travesty; a dark stain on the moral fabric of this country. One year later, Congress has yet to receive any of the information we’ve requested surrounding her death.”
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[Congress\BLM]
Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva: “Many of the positions targeted for relocation will be moved to states and communities where the total Black/African-American population is significantly smaller…DOI could be sued by its own employees under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.”
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[Congressional News\Gun Violence]
Congressman David Price: “There’s been too many gun violence deaths, and too little congressional action. Our letter with over 100 signers to support $50 million in gun violence prevention research shows that we refuse to stand by as the death toll continues to mount.”
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