[NYPD\George Floyd Protesters”
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: “Your comments tonight were unacceptable. Defending and making excuses for NYPD running SUVs into crowds was wrong.”
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REP. ALEXANDRIA OCASIO-CORTEZ
CONGRESSIONAL DEMOCRATS CALL FOR LIFTING SANCTIONS AGAINST IRAN
[Iran Sanctions]
The Trump Administration levied additional sanctions against Iran in the midst of the pandemic, which has to date killed more than 2,600 Iranians.
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PROGRESSIVE LAWMAKERS INTRODUCE “PEOPLES’S HOUSING PLATFORM” TO ADDRESS AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS
[Affordable Housing\Homelessness\People’s Housing Platform]
Congressman Earl Blumenauer: “Across America, communities large and small are grappling with the housing crisis. Centuries of blatant discrimination and decades of federal underinvestment have left people without the resources to provide affordable housing solution. The People’s Housing Platform provides a reset on our housing policy and a bold vision for the future.”
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CONGRESSIONAL DEMOCRATS VOICE SUPPORT FOR PUERTO RICO AFTER YESTERDAY’S 6.4 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE
[Puerto Rico\Earthquake]
House Speaker Pelosi: “The Trump Administration must respond to this tragedy with urgency and compassion, and quickly grant the request for an emergency declaration so that emergency assistance can swiftly reach those impacted by this week’s earthquakes. The people of Puerto Rico cannot afford a repeat of the same failed response of the Administration following Hurricanes Maria and Irma.”
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SENATOR SANDERS AND CONGRESSWOMAN OCASIO-CORTEZ WILL UNVEIL “GREEN NEW DEAL FOR PUBLIC HOUSING ACT” TODAY
[Climate Change\Public Housing]
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: “Climate change represents both a grave threat and a tremendous opportunity. The Green New Deal for Public Housing Act will train and mobilize the workforce to decarbonize the public housing stock and improve the quality of life for all residents. I am proud to begin the hard work of codifying the Green New Deal into law with my friend and colleague, Senator Bernie Sanders.”
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SHARPTON AND CARR, MOTHER OF NYPD CHOKEHOLD VICTIM, IN DC TO MEET MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
[Criminal Justice News]
Eric Garner mother will travel to Capitol Hill, with Rev. Al Sharpton, to speak with lawmakers in the aftermath of the DOJ’s decision not to file charges against Officer Daniel Pantaleo…
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