Brenda Lawrence
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Brenda Lawrence is a U.S. Representative for Michigan's 14th congressional district, serving since January 6, 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on issues such as economic development, education, and healthcare throughout her tenure. Prior to her election to Congress, Lawrence served as the mayor of Southfield, Michigan, and was a member of the Southfield City Council.
Do you know if General Flynn ever reported how much he paid--how much he was paid for his trip?
it's refreshing to hear that the party, my colleagues are actually taking on the banner of saying how important our whistleblowers are.
the act of discrimination or a case that's filed, the culture of organization is based on that reprisal point.
the average age of a skilled trade worker is 53 years old, and we have pretty much decimated the training and investment in a trained, skilled workforce.
Last month, the Republicans included the Holman act as part of the rules package for the 115th Congress.
Mayors across the country... are making financial decisions about the taxpayers' dollars in their community, and they knowingly know that their disinvestment in the infrastructure is going to have an effect, sooner or later.
As the House considers this legislation, I stand in support of expanding Internet access around the globe. In this fast growing and ever changing world, the gap between those who have and have not will be made even more dramatic for those…
I thank the Congresswoman, my colleague, for her leadership. Mr. Speaker, the Congressional Black Caucus, the conscience of the Congress, stands strong to promote unity and fight against divisive rhetoric. Trump's inaugural speech included…
Due to bad weather that did not allow for me to arrive in Washington, DC, in time, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been in attendance, I would have voted ``yes'' on: H.R. 423--Anti-Spoofing Act of 2017. H.R. 582--Kari's Law Act of 2017…
It's totally unacceptable for any woman or man to be in a work environment where they are subjected to sexual harassment.
I'm a fierce fighter when it comes to having a work environment that does not discriminate, does not sexually harass.
My amendment would insert gross negligence as a reason for the Secretary of the Army to accept and implement non-Federal funding to repair, restore, or replace faulty equipment. According to the Cornell Law Dictionary, ``gross negligence''…
I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 29, line 7, strike ``, or that'' and insert ``or gross negligence, or that''. The CHAIR. Pursuant to House…
In 2014, your company generated 1.19 billion in sales only in their specialty drug section because your company makes a lot more.
Your company is continuing to make incredible profits this year. Is that correct?
So this is the frustration. Not that you don't have a product, not that you don't have your free product, but where is the company in responding to this outcry that I have received and every Member of Congress?
In the 6 years since Congress passed the ACA, we have found ourselves in this hearing again and again as it is being debated in some would call obsession with undoing and undermining this historic law.
Just imagine how much we could accomplish if Republicans and Democrats would work together instead of against this.
Twenty million people have gained insurance coverage. The ACA has also cut the uninsured rate nearly in half.





