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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.

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Mar 13, 2019

We can all agree on both sides of the aisle that--and I'm sure you agree as well--that it's critical that we have an accurate census count.

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Mar 13, 2019

I already have great concerns about a digital divide since roughly 3 in 10 adults with household incomes below $30,000 a year don't even own a smartphone.

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Mar 13, 2019

What are the biggest risks to the census if these contracts do not have adequate oversight?

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Mar 13, 2019

In order for us to have an accurate census count, we need to have the appropriate funding and staffing levels in order to administer the census, yes or no?

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Mar 13, 2019

Thank you to our distinguished chairman, who has given us each the challenge and the charge as members of this committee to be efficient and effective in pursuit of the truth.

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Mar 12, 2019

The FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 encourages proactive disclosure. That bipartisan law requires agencies to identify records of general interest and to post those records.

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Mar 12, 2019

Do you agree that it is important for agencies to provide helpful information about how Americans might obtain assistance under existing laws? Yes or no?

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Mar 12, 2019

Investigations by the Sunlight Foundation have revealed that the Department of Health and Human Services has removed web pages providing information about the Affordable Care Act.

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Mar 12, 2019

I hope you would because, again, this is denying victims access to critical information that could determine their very life or death.

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Mar 12, 2019

In the Massachusetts 7th, which I am fortunate to represent, a Boston re-entry study that tracked formerly incarcerated men and women, found over half of respondents had less than $400 in their pockets upon release from prison.

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Mar 12, 2019

if we had a more inclusive economy, what that can mean for the GDP.

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Mar 12, 2019

I share your belief that the people closest to the pain should be driving and informing the solutions and the policymaking.

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