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Peter Welch
@peterwelch· Democratic · VT· Jun 10, 2021

We really can’t move on by ignoring what has been an extraordinary breach of constitutional rights by -- and an abuse of power by the president.

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Peter Welch
@peterwelch· Democratic · VT· Jun 10, 2021

A.G. Barr basically had the view that the president was the law.

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Peter Welch
@peterwelch· Democratic · VT· Jun 10, 2021

the president used the Justice Department, his handpicked attorney general, to basically go after personal information on members of Congress, a separate and equal branch of government.

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Patrick Leahy
@patrickleahy· Democratic · VT· Jun 9, 2021

A more substantial and expedient transition towards electric and zero-emission transportation is critical to address the worsening impacts of climate change.

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Patrick Leahy
@patrickleahy· Democratic · VT· Jun 9, 2021

Last Congress, Senators Hassan, Kaine, and I introduced the Prevent Evictions Act, which would create a landlord-tenant mediation grant program.

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Patrick Leahy
@patrickleahy· Democratic · VT· Jun 9, 2021

Sufficient funding for research is essential for finding an effective cure against ALS.

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Patrick Leahy
@patrickleahy· Democratic · VT· Jun 9, 2021

I am honored to continue the legacy that my friend Senator Collins has established for the subcommittee as a voice of unwavering support for the prevention of homelessness, the preservation of affordable housing, and the advancement of…

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Patrick Leahy
@patrickleahy· Democratic · VT· Jun 9, 2021

I support your proposal and using incentives to eliminate exclusionary zoning.

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Patrick Leahy
@patrickleahy· Democratic · VT· Jun 9, 2021

Transparency in the FDA's process of reviewing and approving potential therapies for ALS is also of the upmost importance.

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Patrick Leahy
@patrickleahy· Democratic · VT· Jun 9, 2021

We need to get people back to work, and housing needs to be part of those priorities.

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Patrick Leahy
@patrickleahy· Democratic · VT· Jun 9, 2021

This is an honest and clean request that avoids previous gimmicks to eliminate popular programs like CDBG and HOME as a budgetary offset because, frankly, these are hugely popular programs that create real change in communities that have…

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Patrick Leahy
@patrickleahy· Democratic · VT· Jun 9, 2021

We clearly need a united approach to reverse this trend.

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Patrick Leahy
@patrickleahy· Democratic · VT· Jun 8, 2021

I hope your budget will address some of these issues.

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Patrick Leahy
@patrickleahy· Democratic · VT· Jun 8, 2021

I was glad to see a large increase in funding to support research and prevention treatment.

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Patrick Leahy
@patrickleahy· Democratic · VT· Jun 8, 2021

Our right to vote is under assault in dozens of States. You would think you are back in the old Jim Crow era to see some of the bills that come up.

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Patrick Leahy
@patrickleahy· Democratic · VT· Jun 8, 2021

And it was the founding purpose of the Justice Department during Reconstruction to ensure the right to vote of newly freed African-Americans who were under militant attack to prevent them from voting.

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Patrick Leahy
@patrickleahy· Democratic · VT· Jun 8, 2021

I agree, Senator Moran that we want to have security for our courts and judicial personnel, just as I hope that we will finally get all the answers of what happened January 6.

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Patrick Leahy
@patrickleahy· Democratic · VT· Jun 8, 2021

I think that research to addiction alternatives has lagged at the Federal level.

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