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Eleanor Holmes Norton
@eleanorholmesnorton· Democratic · DC· Sep 20, 2016

I want only to conclude by requesting that the House pass this bill and name the post office in Zapata, Texas, to commemorate the men and women whose brave acts and selfless deeds have preserved our American freedom. Mr. Speaker, I urge…

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Eleanor Holmes Norton
@eleanorholmesnorton· Democratic · DC· Sep 20, 2016

I am pleased to support H.R. 5591, a bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 810 North US Highway 83 in Zapata, Texas, as the Zapata Veterans Post Office. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may…

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Eleanor Holmes Norton
@eleanorholmesnorton· Democratic · DC· Sep 20, 2016

I urge passage of this bill. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

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Eleanor Holmes Norton
@eleanorholmesnorton· Democratic · DC· Sep 20, 2016

We certainly should pass this bill to remember the incredible courage and selflessness displayed by Specialist Dickie Cable as he put the lives of others before his own. I strongly support this bill. I urge passage of H.R. 4887. Mr…

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Eleanor Holmes Norton
@eleanorholmesnorton· Democratic · DC· Sep 20, 2016

I am pleased to support H.R. 4887, a bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 23323 Shelby Road in Shelby, Indiana, as the Richard Allen Cable Post Office. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may…

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Eleanor Holmes Norton
@eleanorholmesnorton· Democratic · DC· Sep 20, 2016

I strongly support this bill. I thank my colleague for his work on this bill, my good friend from Virginia. I yield back the balance of my time.

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Eleanor Holmes Norton
@eleanorholmesnorton· Democratic · DC· Sep 20, 2016

I have an important announcement to make. We are in the Nation's Capital where there are not only 700,000 residents but also every major Federal official, and many of the planet's most controversial figures frequent our streets…

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Eleanor Holmes Norton
@eleanorholmesnorton· Democratic · DC· Sep 20, 2016

The only way to expand in the Nation's capital was to build right on the waterfront.

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Eleanor Holmes Norton
@eleanorholmesnorton· Democratic · DC· Sep 20, 2016

I am not sure which parts of the Endangered Species Act apply to my district, the Nation's capital, District of Columbia, except for Members of Congress who may be endangered in the upcoming election.

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Eleanor Holmes Norton
@eleanorholmesnorton· Democratic · DC· Sep 20, 2016

So nothing like that is envisioned, in terms of its resources. At a time when we are trying to get resources just for vital life and death matters, this is a matter of some concern.

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Eleanor Holmes Norton
@eleanorholmesnorton· Democratic · DC· Sep 20, 2016

Could I ask you, Ms. Bresch, after an avalanche of criticism, perhaps the worst--and that is really saying something--of any pharmaceutical in recent memory, will you reverse the increase in price of EpiPens?

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David Shulkin
@davidshulkin· Independent · DC· Sep 19, 2016

Northport's next step is fully resolving its HVAC systems and has engaged an outside consultant to complete a full evaluation of the system.

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Eleanor Holmes Norton
@eleanorholmesnorton· Democratic · DC· Sep 14, 2016

A sit-in on the House floor should not be necessary to get a vote on gun safety legislation overwhelmingly supported by the American people. That is what I had to do as a kid in the civil rights movement. Why would I be driven and why…

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David Shulkin
@davidshulkin· Independent · DC· Sep 13, 2016

We are just getting it to work. If we could get Veterans First passed through, it is even going to work a lot better.

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David Shulkin
@davidshulkin· Independent · DC· Sep 13, 2016

We believe that we understand the needs of veterans best.

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David Shulkin
@davidshulkin· Independent · DC· Sep 13, 2016

This would be irresponsible just to turn people out with no deductibles, no cost-control mechanisms.

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David Shulkin
@davidshulkin· Independent · DC· Sep 13, 2016

We believe that, as the VA, we need to take that responsibility, that when a veteran goes out to the private sector, we still have to own the responsibility for that health care.

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Linda Thomas-Greenfield
@lindathomasgreenfield· Democratic · DC· Sep 13, 2016

The facts on the ground in Eritrea speak for themselves. We are dealing with a situation where we do have strong evidence of violation of human rights in Eritrea.

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