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Fighting Back: “Democrats are taking decisive action to secure our federal elections from outside interference.”

June 29, 2019 JanF 1

    The Weekly Democratic Party Address was delivered by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) discussing the SAFE Act, a bill to protect our elections. (In this week’s address, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren highlights House Democrats’ passage […]

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Fighting Back: “Why do Senate Republicans hate America?”

June 22, 2019 JanF 3

    The Weekly Democratic Party Address was delivered by Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut calling out Senate Republicans for blocking a vote on the background check bill. “Our colleagues in the House passed a […]

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Fighting Back: “Democrats are committed to putting patients first and protecting every American’s right to health care.”

June 15, 2019 JanF 2

    The Weekly Democratic Party Address was delivered by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) highlighting the Health Care for All Americans Weekend of Action. (Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky highlighted the Health Care for All Americans Weekend […]

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Fighting Back: “Congress must act on election security to protect our democracy.”

June 8, 2019 JanF 2

    The Weekly Democratic Party Address was delivered by Senator Mark Warner of Virginia calling out Republicans for their refusal to pass laws protecting our elections. "Congress must work together to protect our democracy […]

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Fighting Back: “Republicans are trying to score putrid political points while storm damaged communities cry out for help.”

June 1, 2019 JanF 2

    The Weekly Democratic Party Address was delivered by Congressman Emanuel Cleaver of Missouri. He highlighted the pressing need to pass the bipartisan disaster relief package to support communities ravaged by natural disasters. (Congressman […]

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Fighting Back: “Democrats remain committed to working #ForThePeople”

May 25, 2019 JanF 2

    The Weekly Democratic Party Address was delivered by Senator Debbie Stabenow of Michigan discussing the “legislative graveyard” presided over by Proud-to-Be-Grim-Reaper Mitch McConnell, a man happy to deny Senate votes on initiatives passed […]

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Fighting Back: “Democrats will continue to fight for your access to health care.”

May 18, 2019 JanF 2

    The Weekly Democratic Party Address was delivered by Rep. Annie Kuster from New Hampshire reminding us that only one party cares about protecting the health care of those with pre-existing health conditions. (In […]

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Fighting Back: “Improving instead of destroying the Affordable Care Act”

May 13, 2019 JanF 1

    The Weekly Democratic Party Address was delivered by Senator Jacky Rosen of Nevada discussing the Republican Party’s plan to destroy the Affordable Care Act. (In the weekly Democratic address, Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) […]

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Fighting Back: “On the climate crisis, we simply don’t have any more time for denial or delay.”

May 4, 2019 JanF 2

    The Weekly Democratic Party Address was delivered by Rep. Kathy Castor of Florida, chair of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, highlighting H.R. 9 the Climate Action Now Act. (Congresswoman Castor […]

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Fighting Back: “We will continue fighting for – and listening to – everyone” #ForThePeople

April 20, 2019 JanF 3

    The Weekly Democratic Party Address was delivered by Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan, reminding us that “every day, Democrats have stayed focused on the issues that matter to working men and women, and […]

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