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Norma Torres

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Norma Judith Torres is a U.S. Representative for California's 35th congressional district, having served since January 13, 2014. A member of the Democratic Party, she has a strong background in public service and community activism. Torres has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic development throughout her tenure in Congress. She has been an advocate for immigrant rights and has worked to address the needs of her constituents in the diverse communities of her district.

Dec 19, 2019

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, school districts across America are struggling to recruit and hire teachers. In the Fourth District of Oklahoma, for example, there are 8,680 teachers who currently…

Congressional Record · 2019-12-19
Dec 19, 2019

Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 772 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 772 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be…

Congressional Record · 2019-12-19
Dec 19, 2019

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, the fact is that Republicans are funding their tax scam bill on the backs of hardworking Americans. The fact is that there is a race to the bottom under their cheating…

Congressional Record · 2019-12-19
Dec 19, 2019

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I want to start by clarifying a misconception that all of these taxes are forced upon taxpayers. This last election cycle local voters voted to tax themselves to pay for…

Congressional Record · 2019-12-19
Dec 18, 2019

Madam Speaker, the facts are clear. To quote the USA Today editorial board: ``Trump used your tax dollars to shake down a vulnerable foreign government to interfere in a U.S. election for his personal benefit.'' The rule of law is what…

Congressional Record · 2019-12-18
Dec 16, 2019

If that is not despicable racism that will continue to be tolerated by some Members of our Caucus, I don't know what it is.

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Dec 16, 2019

The facts are clear. To quote the USA Today editorial board, Trump used your tax dollars to shake down a vulnerable foreign government to interfere in a U.S. election for his personal benefit.

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Dec 16, 2019

Ambassador Gordon Sondland... testified to President Trump's abuse of power under oath.

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Dec 16, 2019

I did not come to Congress to impeach a President.

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