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Political Research Wrap-Up: Politics as usual?
The White House and Capitol take on immigration, budgets, and taxes as we approach crucial off-year elections in November. Read on for a glimpse at some of our most recent key research.
Notable Public Statements:
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Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL) views the National Anthem protests as Un-American. Read full statement➤
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Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) statement after the Trump administration declared their intentions to end the DACA program. Read full statement➤
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Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) wrote a letter to President Trump urging for additional federal assistance to Puerto Rico. Read full statement➤
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Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) on the resignation of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Tom Price Read full statement➤
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Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) following the Tax Policy Center’s analysis of the GOP tax reform framework. Read full statement➤
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) following the Tax Policy Center’s analysis of the GOP tax reform framework. Read full statement➤
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President Donald Trump discussed tax reform at a recent event. Read full statement➤
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Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) pitched tax reform for middle class families in a recent interview with Face the Nation. Read full statement➤
Check out our latest piece. Click here to read “Unconventional Elections in America”
Recent Legislation:
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HR 3697: The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that authorizes the deportation of any immigrant suspected of gang membership. It is currently awaiting a vote from the Senate.
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HR 3354: This bill appropriates $1.2 trillion in government funds to the Department of Interior, environment and related agencies ...