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CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS HONOR THE MEMORY OF FORMER CONGRESSMAN ELIJAH CUMMINGS ON HIS PASSING

[Congress\Remembering Elijah Cummings]
Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, on the death of her husband: “Congressman Cummings was an honorable man who proudly served his district and the nation with dignity, integrity, compassion and humility. He worked until his last breath because he believed our democracy was the highest and best expression of our collective humanity and that our nation’s diversity was our promise, not our problem. It’s been an honor to walk by his side on this incredible journey. I loved him deeply and will miss him dearly.”
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TOP U.S. EMPLOYERS SUBMIT AMICUS BRIEF TO SUPREME COURT IN SUPPORT OF DREAMERS

[Immigration\Supreme Court]
Adobe’s Dana Rao: “Adobe would not be the company it is today without our rich diversity of employees, and that continued diversity is vital to our future. Today we’re proud to join 100+ other businesses signing the Coalition for the American Dream’s amicus brief, supporting more than 800,000 DACA recipients who contribute to U.S. companies and the economy.”
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MISSOURI CONGRESSMAN CLAY: REPUBLICANS AUTHORIZED “IMITATION CENSUS” FORMS IN FUNDRAISING SCHEME TO RE-ELECT TRUMP

[2020 Census\Republican Fraud]
Missouri Congressman Clay: “First, the Trump Administration tried to rig the 2020 Census with a racist citizenship question to intentionally increase the undercount of non-white persons. And now, they send an “imitation census” mailing to confuse Americans while trying to raise money for the President’s reelection. With every action, this president and his enablers show their complete contempt for the truth, the rule of law and the Constitution.”
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CONGRESSMAN DONALD PAYNE JR. SECURES $3 MILLION IN HOUSING GRANTS FOR LOW-INCOME NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS

[Housing News\New Jersey]
New Jersey Congressman Donald Payne, Jr.: “I am working with colleagues here in Congress to find more ways to provide funds for more affordable housing projects. For example, I co-sponsored the Build More Housing Near Transit Act because it would provide funds for similar projects near transit stations. We have a serious low-income housing problem in this country and I want to thank the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York for choosing to fund these projects.”
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CONGRESSIONAL HOMELESS CAUCUS HOLDS BRIEFING ON HATE CRIMES AND “CRIMINALIZATION” OF HOMELESSNESS

[Homelessness News]
Florida Congressman Alcee L. Hastings: “Cities across the country have passed laws criminalizing everyday life for homeless individuals, making it a crime to sleep outside, sleep in a vehicle, panhandle and even making it illegal to brush your teeth outside. With laws like these, it is no surprise that homeless individuals are far more likely than the general population to be victims of violent crime.”
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CONGRESSWOMAN NORTON TO HOLD HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION TONIGHT

[National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration]
Congresswoman Eleanor Norton: “The Hispanic American community is a valuable part of American life and the rich diversity of the District,” Norton said. “The District has a thriving Hispanic population that continues to grow each year. I look forward to celebrating this Hispanic Heritage Month, showcasing the contributions that make the Hispanic community in the District unique.”
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SENATOR ELIZABETH WARREN: PRISON PROFITEERS COERCING IMMIGRANT DETAINEES INTO “VOLUNTARY” WORK PROGRAMS

[Immigration\Mass Incarceration News]
Senator Warren: “GEO’s private claim that ICE policies require, recommend, or allow the use of solitary confinement to coerce participation in a ‘voluntary’ work program is alarming. Despite writing to ICE about the use of these practices nearly one year ago, I have yet to receive any information from the agency about these practices.”
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ATTORNEY GENERAL JAMES: CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU DEBT COLLECTION RULE MUST BE CHANGED

[Consumer Protection News]
NY AG James: “The CFPB’s proposed rule puts the interests of debt collectors ahead of consumers. Too many New Yorkers suffer from harassment and abuse at the hands of debt collectors. Rather than reign them in, the CFPB is proposing to give them new avenues to do harm by allowing debt collectors to contact consumers using social media and email.”
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CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS RELEASES OFFICIAL 116th CONGRESS PHOTO AS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH STARTS

[Hispanic Heritage Month]
Rep. Joaquin Castro: “I am immensely proud of the strength and diversity of our Caucus as we begin this Hispanic Heritage Month… We have our largest Hispanic Caucus in the history of the US Congress, standing 38-members strong. Among us stand community organizers, doctors, immigrants, and mothers – members from across the country that represent all walks of life.”
Photo: Congressional Hispanic Caucus