Tonight is night 1 of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights.
It hasn't been an easy year for the Jewish community, but here we are still standing proudly. I am joining the to #ShineALight on hate.
Countering antisemitism is a public endeavor. Join us.
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#Sanctions are about accountability and using appropriate pressure to force a change for the better.
This past week, 17 people were no longer deemed as threats to Zimbabwe’s democratic processes and institutions. Behavior can be changed, and we will recognize that.
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To protect you and your family's health, schedule a vaccine appointment today.
marylandvax.org/appointment/en
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Public health officials have been warning us about the "tripledemic" for weeks, which is causing this flu season to be one of the worst on record.
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Baltimore suffered a crushing blow when this project was cancelled back in 2015.
I am eager to work with to see how we can get the Red Line back on track.
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The mission of is to send real news to people in countries where free speech & independent journalism are not allowed. This work is part of America’s long-standing policy to inform audiences in countries that are not free. Restore the accounts!
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Elon Musk’s takedown of prominent journalists this week includes Steve Herman, of the Voice of America, as well as colleagues at CNN, NYT and WaPo. This is not only wrong for the American press, it is bad for truth-telling around the world.
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My friend Rep. John Lewis didn't waste a minute of his 80 years on earth. He was dedicated to making "good trouble," and this nation forever owes him for it.
Touched to see the honoring his legacy.
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Finally, I’m proud to say that we also passed the Water Resources Development Act, which supports supply chains, takes climate change seriously, and expands Army Corps assistance for disadvantaged communities. A huge win for MD and the country.
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The NDAA also includes the #BurmaAct, which I was proud to introduce with and . This will hold the Burmese military accountable for its unjustifiable coup d’état. We must continue to stand with the people of Burma.
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This includes a major investment to upgrade housing at Joint Base Andrews and expansion at the Bethesda Medical Center. Maryland will continue to play a crucial role in America’s national defense.
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Last night we burned the midnight oil to pass critical investments to our national security and military. The #NDAA is a major bipartisan effort that will improve the quality of life for our service members and their families + allow for continued allyship to Ukraine.
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The holidays aren’t a source of joy for everyone. For many people, this time of year can be incredibly isolating.
If you need support, please call, text, or chat with the 988 Lifeline. We need you here.
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When members of 's Artemis Team circle your orbit, you make a point to shake their hands.
It was an honor meeting Kayla Barron, and , who are part of a crew that will send the first woman and person of color to the moon.
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In 2021, we saw the highest number of antisemitic attacks in the nation’s history, and 2022 is on a similar path. We need to form coalitions among vulnerable groups to end antisemitism.
We are stronger together.
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Sure, we can't rewrite history, but we can choose who deserves to be honored.
Always a pleasure working with my friends and members of #TeamMaryland, and .
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We must not glorify those who stood in the way of justice & instead honor those who blazed the trail for it. , & I introduced a bill to replace segregationist Roger Taney's Capitol bust with Justice Thurgood Marshall. Our bill is headed to ’ desk!
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#January6th can never happen again. By reforming and modernizing the 1887 Electoral Count Act, we are stopping extremists who want to twist the law for their own desires.
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Africa has one of the fastest growing populations and largest free-trade markets in the world. We have the tools to help prioritize workers' rights, particularly for marginalized groups.
Global leaders working together is a win for the world.
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It should not take a horror like Sandy Hook or Uvalde to act.
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was a monumental step this summer to address gun violence, but we need more action like universal background checks and bans on assault weapons.
We don't have to live this way.
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Unfortunately, gun-related tragedies are happening all over the country, nearly every day.
2022 is on track to have the second highest number of mass shootings in almost a decade.
More than 1,600 of the victims have been children.
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These families have been through so much, yet here is Jennifer Hubbard, who lost her daughter Catherine, offering a solution that doesn't require legislation or a party majority.
Compassion. Compassion, always.
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Remember their faces. Read about Emilie Parker making cards for her family or James "J" Mattioli's love for singing.
Today hurts...and it should. May our heartache for the Sandy Hook families never fade. We must use that pain to fuel change. We owe them.
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Charlotte. Daniel. Rachel. Olivia. Josephine. Dylan. Dawn. Madeline. Catherine. Chase. Jesse. Ana. James. Grace. Ann Marie. Emilie. Jack. Noah. Caroline. Jessica. Avielle. Lauren. Mary. Victoria. Benjamin. Allison.
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Pop quiz, love…
A.) Will keep us together.
B.) Is all we need.
C.) Wins.
D.) All the above.
Today, that answer is D. Thank you,
, for taking the final step to protect same-sex and interracial marriage. #RespectForMarriageAct
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Inflation’s sharp edges are continuing to soften. The GDP is up nearly 3 percent from last quarter, and in the past month another 260,000 jobs have been created.
There is more work ahead, but this is steady progress for a brighter economic future.
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Today, I am chairing a Helsinki Commission on the rise of antisemitism partly fueled by people like rapper Ye who have used their enormous platforms to spread hateful rhetoric.
Be a part of the conversation. The hearing will be livestreamed at 2 p.m.:
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The work is never over. Two weeks ago, I convened a working group with high-level officials from across the government – including the White House, DOJ, DHS, State – and the non-profit sector who are actively engaged in countering antisemitism.
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Very pleased that is continuing to take on this issue. As a nation, we cannot allow antisemitism – or any other type of prejudice or intolerance – to be normalized. This sends a strong message from the top.
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President Biden established a new effort to combat antisemitism, beginning with the development of a national strategy. As @POTUS has made clear: hate has no place in America.
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Last year, and I introduced the Burma Act, which would hold the Burmese military accountable through sanctions and provide humanitarian support to those in need.
We cannot be indifferent to the fate of Burma’s peoples.
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It has almost been two years since the Burmese military's unjustifiable coup d’état and unfortunately, nothing has changed.
The military continues to murder and unjustly arrest civilians. This is without a doubt a major humanitarian crisis.
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A law: the 1969 Skamania County Ordinance no. 69¬01 making it illegal to kill Bigfoot in Washington State.
Not a law: the #EqualRightsAmendment that ensures gender equality for all.
Doesn't make much sense, does it? #ERANow
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In 2017, while in the White House, Trump refused to condemn Nazis marching in Charlottesville. 5 years later, he clearly learned nothing after breaking bread w/ a White Nationalist + Holocaust denier.
We won't keep quiet. Antisemitism MUST be called out.
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I am extremely grateful and proud of ALL our servicemen and women, but there's only one branch with academy roots in Maryland....#GoNavyBeatArmy!
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Thanks for stopping by the office today . It was great to discuss the many ways our federal team can partner with you on behalf of Marylanders. Exciting days ahead! #TeamMaryland
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There really aren't any words that capture the anguish that has been a result of the 316 homicides recorded in Baltimore so far this year.
Addressing this longstanding problem needs to be a top priority for all stakeholders as we enter 2023.
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Grateful for our partnerships with Ukrainian leaders like and as we find ways to best support their fight against Russia's tyranny.
Our resolution to classify Russia's actions as genocide is gaining traction. We won't let up.
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The 🇺🇸 Senate will consider a resolution recognizing the Russian Federation's actions in 🇺🇦 as genocide. Thanks to and for their initiative and effective support for 🇺🇦. It is very important for us.
Genocide must be stopped. Russia must be punished.
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