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Diana DeGette

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Diana Louise DeGette is a U.S. Representative for Colorado's 1st congressional district, having served since January 3, 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been a prominent advocate for health care reform and women's rights throughout her tenure in Congress. DeGette has played a significant role in various legislative efforts, particularly in expanding access to health care services. Her work has garnered support from organizations such as the National Association of Community Health Centers.

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Jun 1, 2020

Every worker who tests positive should not have an obstacle and say, 'I'm not going to get tested because I might lose 14 days of wages.'

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Jun 1, 2020

This is a national emergency, and only a coordinated national effort will allow us to emerge from this crisis.

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Jun 1, 2020

Committee leaders have repeatedly emphasized that widespread testing is key to both monitoring the spread of coronavirus.

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Jun 1, 2020

I know all of us have been grappling with the terrible, terrible murder in Minnesota.

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Jun 1, 2020

The Trump administration has a long record of broken promises when it comes to testing.

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Jun 1, 2020

We've come a long way in our fight against COVID-19, but we must not get complacent.

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May 31, 2020

I find it very telling that the Administration didn't even show up to explain any of this today.

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May 31, 2020

I have been shocked by the unrestrained use of force by the Federal law enforcement agencies.

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May 31, 2020

the Park Police violated its own use of force policies in following President Trump's directive to clear Lafayette Square.

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Feb 26, 2020

Thank you for providing the opportunity to submit written testimony to advocate for priorities in the upcoming Water Resources Development bill.

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Feb 25, 2020

Today the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations is holding a hearing entitled, 'In The Dark: Lack of Transparency in the Live Event Ticketing Industry.'

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Feb 25, 2020

My district in coastal Southern California is already feeling the impacts of climate change, and I think it is critical that Congress explore every option for addressing this crisis.

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Feb 25, 2020

public lands and waters contribute about a quarter of greenhouse gas emissions from our country, and we have an urgent need to reduce these emissions in order to protect public health and safety.

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Feb 25, 2020

I appreciate Chair Grijalva's efforts to make a real impact and ratchet down emissions associated with programs under this Committee's jurisdiction.

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Feb 25, 2020

This was actually a very, very informative hearing for everybody on the committee on both sides of the aisle.

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Feb 25, 2020

It's time we finally bring transparency to this marketplace so that we can protect consumers.

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Feb 25, 2020

In order to help correct some of the problems that still persist in the industry, last year, I joined Representative Pascrell in sponsoring the 'BOSS Act.'

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Feb 25, 2020

If we gave you more money, could we develop a vaccine more quickly?

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Feb 25, 2020

even Minority Leader McCarthy today said we need at least $4 billion.

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Feb 25, 2020

There needs to be someone who can overrule Homeland Security and State.

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Feb 25, 2020

I think you could probably get bipartisan consensus that we would give you the money.

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Feb 25, 2020

If we have an outbreak in the United States, there are a number of other agencies that are going to have other interests.

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Feb 25, 2020

I think it would behoove all of you that, when you're designing your processes, your policies and pricing and procedures, that put yourself in the customers' shoes.

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Feb 25, 2020

Today's hearing will examine the lack of transparency in the live event ticketing industry-an industry that is rife with practices that are harmful to consumers.

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