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Katie Porter

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Katie Porter is an American attorney and politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 47th congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she has gained recognition for her advocacy on consumer protection and accountability in government. Porter is known for her engaging questioning style during congressional hearings, often using visual aids to illustrate her points and hold corporations accountable. She has focused on issues such as healthcare, economic inequality, and the rights of consumers.

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Jul 21, 2020

Why are we footing the bill to help a company that is having an uber profitability moment and is a pandemic star?

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Jul 21, 2020

How much does Lockheed Martin owe taxpayers?

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Jul 21, 2020

So, you are negotiating over what was $300 million to $350 million but has somehow been reduced to about half that.

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Jul 21, 2020

I want to make sure I have this right.

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Jul 21, 2020

I am not sure why the amount is being reduced.

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Jul 13, 2020

As the only single mom in Congress with young children, and as a working parent, I know that single moms and parents generally are being asked to do the impossible right now.

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Jun 26, 2020

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Under the Higher Education Act, students who are defrauded by private predatory colleges are entitled to relief on their loans. The prior administration created a streamlined process to help defrauded…

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Jun 24, 2020

So, Mr. Clayton, calling yourself nonpartisan doesn't make it true.

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Jun 24, 2020

I think becoming a U.S. Attorney would require a big change in your approach from the SEC.

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Jun 9, 2020

We need to invoke the Defense Production Act, and we need to start immediately producing, domestically, PPE, adequate amounts of respirators and gloves and gowns, all of the PPE that we need now and for the future.

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Jun 9, 2020

Thank you for your work to keep our patients safe and healthy in California.

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Jun 2, 2020

I have been in touch with CDFIs and community banks in my district about some of the issues that they are having with regard to unclear or restrictive SBA guidance and loan terms.

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May 15, 2020

Americans are suffering enough from this pandemic. They deserve the best policy to help them. Even if infection rates go down in May and June, unemployment will keep going up. The Paycheck Recovery Act would protect our capitalist economy…

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Mar 10, 2020

Please, if you believe you have the illness follow precautions.

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Mar 10, 2020

We live in a world where 40 percent of Americans cannot even afford a $400 unexpected expense.

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Mar 10, 2020

You need to make a commitment to the American people so they come in to get tested.

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Mar 10, 2020

Will you commit to invoking your existing authority under 42 CFR 71.30 to provide for coronavirus testing for every American regardless of insurance coverage?

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Mar 10, 2020

Commit to the CDC right now using that existing authority to pay for diagnostic testing free to every American regardless of insurance?

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Mar 10, 2020

Isolation can add up for one family already $4,000, and fear of these costs are going to keep people from being tested.

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Mar 10, 2020

Do you know the out-of-pocket costs of a complete blood count test?

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Mar 10, 2020

Dr. Redfield, do you want to know who has the coronavirus and who doesn't?

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Mar 9, 2020

Effectively, the bank stole this money from 1.7 million consumers nationwide, leaving Wells Fargo sitting on over $600 million in ill-gotten gains.

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Mar 9, 2020

Right now, one-third of bank tellers in the United States receive public assistance.

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