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Rubén Gallego

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Rubén Gallego is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Arizona's 7th congressional district since January 6, 2015. Born on November 20, 1979, he has focused on issues such as veterans' affairs, immigration reform, and education during his time in office. Gallego, a former Marine, has been an advocate for military families and has worked to improve access to healthcare for veterans. He has also been involved in efforts to address gun violence and climate change.

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Feb 25, 2020

The Administration is acting on solely on its own accord, without congressional support, buy-in, or limitations.

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Feb 25, 2020

Are you aware of this 'gag order' that prevents DHS contractors from speaking to tribal representatives?

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Jan 16, 2020

I missed one vote on January 16, 2020. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 22. ____________________

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Jan 8, 2020

Christina-Taylor Green, a 9-year-old girl; Dorothy ``Dot'' Morris; Federal Chief Judge John Roll; Phyllis Schneck; Dorwan Stoddard; Gabriel ``Gabe'' Zimmerman, Gabby's outreach director. Also wounded: Bill Badger; Ron Barber, former…

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Dec 18, 2019

Had I been present, I would have voted ``YEA'' on rollcall No. 694. ____________________

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Dec 18, 2019

Today I will vote to impeach President Donald Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Those still defending the President's actions are desperately grasping at straws while living in an alternate universe where facts do not…

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Oct 21, 2019

the people of Puerto Rico have to be funding something that is not mandated.

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Oct 21, 2019

When we ask them to give us information, they don't have it.

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Oct 21, 2019

Statehood is the only real and viable solution to the challenges Puerto Rico is facing today.

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Oct 21, 2019

it needs to be funded by the Department of Treasury, and it needs to be Federal, in my opinion.

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Oct 21, 2019

We have been throwing strikes for the last 3 years, and the umpire, which is the Board, in my opinion, hasn't been calling them fairly.

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Oct 21, 2019

I was new to Congress when PROMESA was passed, but actually voted against it, knowing that it was a bad year for Puerto Rico.

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Oct 21, 2019

the Oversight Board do not have the authority to unilaterally repeal a law using a Fiscal Plan or Certified Budget.

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Oct 21, 2019

You can't ask for cooperation one way. It has to be--the other way would be a dictatorship.

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Oct 21, 2019

So, to define economic growth, it is something that is needed because right now it is too broad.

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Sep 30, 2019

So we need to make sure that the results of elections are indeed timely.

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Sep 30, 2019

there never has been any proven at all accusation of voter fraud when it comes to collection of mail-in ballots.

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Sep 30, 2019

Have you heard of people basically being disenfranchised because of this law?

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Sep 30, 2019

In both Navajo and Gila River tradition, the idea of family is a lot more expansive than an Anglo family.

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Sep 30, 2019

Did you have Tribal consultation while you were creating that law?

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Sep 30, 2019

Did you speak to any Tribal nations, organizations before you passed that law to try to get their input while you were crafting that legislation?

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Sep 30, 2019

I think I remember my days at the Arizona State House, and I certainly remember when there were approaches and attempts to stop ballot collection, and one of the things I kept hearing is the potential for voter fraud.

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Sep 30, 2019

Could you kind of explain how this more Anglo-centric point of view of family basically disenfranchises your communities?

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Sep 25, 2019

The other concern I still have is also the requests about the potential lack of consultation when it comes to tribal nations.

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Sep 25, 2019

It is very concerning that we have not received any response regarding these issues that we first brought to DOI's attention months ago.

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