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Lisa Blunt Rochester is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Delaware's at-large congressional district since January 3, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, she is the first woman and the first person of color to hold this position in Delaware. Throughout her tenure, she has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic development, advocating for policies that support working families and promote social justice.
As you talked about the small businesses, Senator, I was reminded that, as we look at who is actually purchasing this healthcare in the marketplace--a lot of people don't even know they are on ACA and receiving the tax credit--that half of…
What is resonating with people is that this isn’t simply a political or a policy conversation; this is about something that’s going to imminently impact their lives.
--maternal mortality. There are so many more important things to work on. But the fact that you are spending your time, your energy, and your intellect to stand up for millions of Americans, I commend you for that. I am grateful to serve…
I will end my questions at the moment by saying, again, thank you so much, Senator Booker, for your leadership. We have had an opportunity to work on food as medicine--
As the former executive of a city, a major city in this country, can you talk a little bit about the impact that these cuts will have on cities, municipalities, and States, because some might think: Oh, this is just a nice issue? No, this…
I would ask my colleague, the great Senator from the State of New Jersey, if he would yield the floor.
We need to root these things in reality and fight for the American people
You told us on day one you'd bring down cost, and instead we are seeing consumer confidence down
Especially for those in underserved and rural communities and those with accessibility or transportation barriers.
When I look at these individuals, I'm looking at your ability. Can you do the job? I'm looking at your experience.
Well, for me, Michael. this is not even a partisan issue. The reality is we have a responsibility, a constitutional responsibility, to advise and consent.
Now Democrats, we know this. But you know who doesn't know it? Donald Trump.
This race is not just the most important. It is the most consequential.
It's unfortunate that, you know, President Trump couldn't even say that his own vice presidential pick would be ready on day one because he didn't think the vice president is important.
The big concern is that for every minute, every second that we're focusing on this narrative, we are putting our country at risk of another term of Donald Trump.
We have got to, as a country, move from worry to work so that we can win.
The majority, and I say the overwhelming majority of our caucus, is behind this president and this vice president who has done transformational things for our country.
I'm particularly proud of what we accomplished together in WRDA 2022 through the inclusion of major provisions of the Shoreline Health Oversight, Restoration, Resilience, and Enhancement (SHORRE) Act.
I would also like to echo my support for the importance of better understanding the funding disparity we have seen between coastal and inland projects.
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