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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.

Jun 20, 2017

we must not impose new unfunded mandates on IHS or Indian Country.

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Jun 20, 2017

the tribes still feel that they have not been heard and their concerns have not been addressed or even replied to, which means that you have not acknowledged that they have real issues.

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Jun 20, 2017

We want to help recruit more people.

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Jun 20, 2017

How is this bill going to help you improve what you haven't been able to improve to date?

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Jun 20, 2017

We cannot provide competent, quality health care to Native American and Alaska Natives when we allow inadequate facilities and substandard levels of care to continue to exist.

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Jun 20, 2017

Well, that commitment hasn't shown, sir. It is obvious to me by all of the witnesses that they have tried time and time again to provide to you, to your department, feedback. And yet that feedback has fallen to deaf ears.

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Jun 20, 2017

I understand that. In your statement you say IHS has existing authorities to implement adverse employment actions.

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Jun 13, 2017

The world looks at the United States for leadership on the global stage. Unfortunately, the President's words and actions have been undermining American leadership.

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Jun 13, 2017

Mr. Speaker, I rise today not only as a Member of Congress but as an immigrant and a proud American, and I and my fellow members of the New Americans Caucus took the step to not just become naturalized citizens and exercise our right to…

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Jun 13, 2017

We have to be very proactive at dealing with the very corrupt governments that have become a culture of our neighbors.

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Jun 13, 2017

Are the President's tweets the official foreign policy of the United States?

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