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Ayanna Pressley

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Ayanna Soyini Pressley is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party, serving as the U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 7th congressional district since January 3, 2019. She made history as the first African American woman elected to the Boston City Council and the first African American woman elected to Congress from Massachusetts. Pressley is known for her progressive stances on issues such as criminal justice reform, healthcare, and immigration policy.

Jan 28, 2019

What we need is a complete reframe of our infrastructure, and we need to commit to more than just health insurance but true healthcare.

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Jan 28, 2019

I represent the Massachusetts 7th. There are 15 community health centers in my state.

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Jan 28, 2019

Mr. Speaker, the FIND Trafficking Act will require the Federal Government to investigate the ways in which sex and drug trafficking rings are capitalizing on the anonymity, such as bitcoin, to finance the worldwide industry of modern-day…

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Jan 28, 2019

Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairwoman Waters for her lifetime of service and commitment to those who are ignored, left out, and left behind. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 502, the FIND Trafficking Act. Moreover, I rise today on…

Congressional Record · 2019-01-28
Jan 8, 2019

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to the occupant of the White House. Mr. Trump, you took an oath, just as I did 5 days ago, to protect and defend the Constitution and the American people. Sir, you dishonor that oath. You devalue the…

Congressional Record · 2019-01-08
Mar 19, 2018

In your budget justification it repeatedly says that current elderly and disabled households will not be impacted by the rent reforms and increases in rent.

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Mar 19, 2018

One of the questions I had is the budget justification from HUD submitted to this Committee states that the Department will be proposing a legislative package of comprehensive rental assistance reforms.

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Mar 23, 2011

Absolutely. I want our young people to know how to protect themselves.

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Mar 23, 2011

Some people consider it controversial that we may take action to tackle this issue. Not taking action, now that would be controversial.

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Mar 23, 2011

Well, we may have to look to existing personnel and just train them accordingly.

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