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Robin Kelly

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Robin Lynne Kelly is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 2nd congressional district since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on issues such as healthcare, gun control, and economic development throughout her tenure. Kelly has been an advocate for policies aimed at improving the lives of her constituents and addressing systemic inequalities. She has also been vocal on national issues, often expressing her views on the actions of former President Trump and other significant legislative matters.

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Jun 7, 2021

The Sackler family has repeatedly and intentionally avoided public accountability and has fought hard to keep any information from reaching the public.

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Jun 7, 2021

Small and medium-size enterprises are the bedrock of our industrial base, employing about 43 percent of all manufacturing workers in the United States.

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May 25, 2021

I have been fighting in Congress for over eight years and discussing gun violence prevention.

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May 19, 2021

Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 154. Members Recorded Pursuant to House Resolution 8, 117th Congress Allred (Wexton) Beatty (Lawrence) Buchanan (Dunn) Cardenas (Gallego) Carter (TX) (Calvert) Crenshaw…

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May 19, 2021

We are in the midst of a shameful healthcare crisis. In 2021, there is no reason that giving birth should be more dangerous for women today than it was for their mothers. Despite declining rates and maternal mortality around the world, in…

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May 17, 2021

One thing we can all agree on is the desire to protect and create good-paying jobs that provide families with financial security.

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May 11, 2021

I fully support your request to increase investments in maternal health.

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May 5, 2021

We can and must take an evidence-based approach to root out systemic racism and racial bias in our healthcare system.

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May 5, 2021

The maternal mortality rate in the United States is an issue that reaches into communities across our Nation, but it is especially concerning for communities of color.

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May 5, 2021

I urge all of my colleagues to consider today's testimony and recommendations carefully.

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May 5, 2021

The Federal Government has a critical role to play in addressing the crisis and the unacceptable racial inequities in health care delivery and outcomes.

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May 5, 2021

Now is the time to turn the tide on this crisis.

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May 5, 2021

There is absolutely no justification for Black Americans to face three or four times the risk of dying during or after childbirth than white Americans.

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May 5, 2021

Black women are three times more likely and indigenous women are more than twice as likely to die from pregnancy-related causes as non-Hispanic white women.

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Apr 26, 2021

Seniors are especially vulnerable to scams and fraud.

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Apr 14, 2021

The past year has been tough for many of us but especially difficult for seniors. Many have lost friends and loved ones from the COVID-19 pandemic. Increased isolation and dependence on digital resources have put extra burdens on millions…

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Apr 13, 2021

How can we ensure equity of access for geographic locations, and is telehealth a tool that we can use to ensure provider equity?

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Apr 13, 2021

Black individuals generally entered addiction treatment 4 to 5 years later than White individuals.

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Apr 13, 2021

And can you give more insight on why providers must receive a waiver to provide medication to treat opioid use disorders but not to prescribe the medications that have gotten us to where we are today? This seems counterproductive.

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Mar 24, 2021

There is a difference between a conversation in a living room and one being pumped out to millions of followers, from discouraging voting and COVID-19 misinformation to encouraging hate crimes.

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Mar 24, 2021

The business model for your platforms is quite simple: Keep users engaged.

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Mar 24, 2021

Do you acknowledge that such content is having especially harmful effects on minorities and communities of color? Yes or no again?

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Mar 23, 2021

Gender inequality is not only a pressing moral and social issue, but also a critical economic challenge.

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Mar 23, 2021

To begin to close the gender wage gap, women need updated, comprehensive equal pay legislation.

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Mar 22, 2021

I am proud to have introduced H.R. 1872, the More Health Education Act, to invest $100 million annually for outreach and enrollment efforts.

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