| In Opposition To 2013 Farm Bill Cuts To Snap |
May 16, 2013 |
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Yvette Clarke, D-NY
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"Mr. Speaker, today I rise to voice my opposition to the proposed $20 billion in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as the SNAP program. This program currently provides food assistance to 47 million Americans who otherwise would not have access to one of the most basic human necessities—food."
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| Aca Repeal |
May 16, 2013 |
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Marc Veasey, D-TX
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"Mr. Speaker, today, for the 37th time, the Republicans set a vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Yet again, this is a waste of time and taxpayer resources on pure political posturing, rather than working hard on behalf of hardworking American taxpayers."
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| Immigration Reform |
May 16, 2013 |
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Jared Polis, D-CO
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"Mr. Speaker, today I’m proud to rise in strong support of comprehensive immigration reform. There are many of my colleagues that have fought these battles long before I arrived in Congress, but today I join my colleagues, Democrats and Republicans, in strong support of comprehensive immigration reform."
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| In Opposition To Proposed Snap Cuts |
May 15, 2013 |
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Betty McCollum, D-MN
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"Mr. Speaker, today the Agriculture Committee marks up a farm bill, cutting $20 billion from food support for the poorest, most vulnerable Americans. The Republican SNAP cuts will cut 210,000 children off the school lunch program and deny 2 million Americans food."
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| Military Mental Health Awareness Day |
May 15, 2013 |
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Scott Peters, D-CA
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"Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor Military Mental Health Awareness Day. Mental health issues continue to carry a significant stigma in our country, but it is time that we recognize the challenges that many current servicemembers and veterans are facing, and we work to address their needs."
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