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.
And I just want to be on the record that the targeted groups are usually those who are minority groups and underserved.
Yesterday marked the 1-year anniversary of George Floyd's killing, calling for greater attention to systemic racism.
approximately 40 percent do not have a wired, high-speed connection, and 26 percent of Detroiters don't have internet of any kind
taxpayers continue to face frustrations of reaching a live representative seeking help from the IRS
We think it is important that, both on the appropriations side, with the annual influx of the block grant, that has to also be, you know, to ensure that, when Families runs out in the long run, we are spending up so there isn't also a big…
This budget is a once-in-a-generation investment in America to help grow the economy, create good-paying jobs, and to make us more competitive globally.
The foundational human values of equity, justice, and fairness are embedded throughout the President's budget.
If I may, I am looking for a commitment for a public engagement campaign for misinformation.
the State Small Business Credit Initiative represents an historic investment to bolster business creation and enhance economic development.
the small businesses that have been the economic engine of bringing the city of Detroit back has had the most challenge.
the definition of insanity, to keep doing the same thing expecting different results.
I pledge to you today that my objective, sir, is to make it where we have a Postal Service that works for the American citizens.
I firmly believe a politician without compassion is a criminal, and what we saw happen to these children being separated from their parents is criminal.
On Wednesday, the 6th, Democrats and Republicans hid on the floor, put on gas masks, and were ushered out of this room. We, in this country, cannot begin healing and unity without accountability and justice. The President of the United…
an undercount in Detroit likely will cost the city 1.3 million CDC grants to help prevent childhood lead poisoning
Or for us as, legislators, to be able to utilize that information to show why our areas need funding or don't need funding.
I have been on record in favor of including all of these territories in the Census surveys and data.
will you commit here today to stop raising the price, moving forward, of Revlimid?
So, my question to my colleagues and to you, Doctor, is do we need to set some regulations on R&D?





