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Gary Peters

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Gary Charles Peters is an American politician serving as the junior United States Senator from Michigan since January 6, 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, Peters previously represented Michigan's 14th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 3, 2013, to January 6, 2015. Throughout his career, he has focused on issues such as economic development, healthcare, and education reform. Peters has been an advocate for bipartisan cooperation in Congress, emphasizing the need for compromise among lawmakers to address pressing national issues.

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Oct 13, 2020

Not based on good medical practice, simply based on politics.

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Oct 13, 2020

The mental anguish someone goes through is intense, trying to have a miscarriage for a child that was wanted.

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Oct 8, 2020

When you have a president saying to Michigan, liberate Michigan. Liberate Michigan from the oppression that is happening right now by the government, you see that can have an impact.

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Oct 8, 2020

We have to condemn hatred. We have to condemn bigotry. We have to condemn this insidious rise of domestic terrorism and violence. It's up to the president of the United States to show leadership, to unite this country instead of continuing…

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Sep 17, 2020

I heard from a mother whose daughter needed medicine to deal with her epileptic seizures and expected to get the mail in three days, it didn't come, it didn't come. It was nine days before it was delivered.

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Sep 17, 2020

This is not the time to be making these changes, particularly without having analysis to kind of anticipate as to what the impact would be.

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Sep 17, 2020

On-time delivery of mail is absolutely critical for people in Michigan and across the country. This is simply unacceptable to have these policies put in place by the postmaster general.

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Sep 17, 2020

I applaud the decision. I think it's a very good decision.

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Aug 21, 2020

Did you discuss those changes or are there potential impact on the November election with the president or anyone at the White House? And remind you you're under oath.

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Aug 21, 2020

Are you suspending your policy eliminating extra trips, yes or no?

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Aug 20, 2020

It's clear that these have had an impact. He more or less said that. But it's clear that he's not taking, in my mind, the kinds of actions necessary.

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Aug 20, 2020

When mail is delayed, it has a dramatic impact on people's lives. Elections are certainly critical, but this is about everyday events.

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Aug 20, 2020

So, you will not bring back any processors?

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Aug 20, 2020

There will be no post office closures or expenses before November 3?

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May 20, 2020

I was unable to attend the vote No. 93 on May 18, 2020, on the nomination of Scott H. Rash to be the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. Had I been able to attend, I would have supported the nomination…

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Mar 5, 2020

I appreciate the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Rogers) not opposing this particular amendment, understanding his reservations about the underlying bill. I think what we are trying to do in good faith is to address some of the issues that he…

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Nov 17, 2019

We need to ensure that our policies reflect the values we stand for as a nation.

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Nov 17, 2019

Country Summary: China, Climate Action Tracker, accessed May 1, 2019

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Nov 17, 2019

Do not fully meet the minimum standards [Under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act] and are not making significant efforts to do so.

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Nov 17, 2019

I am deeply concerned about the ongoing human rights abuses in Xinjiang.

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Nov 17, 2019

China remains a destination country for human trafficking, particularly of women and children from Southeast Asia.

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Nov 17, 2019

We cannot turn a blind eye to the oppression of the Uighurs.

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Nov 17, 2019

The coercive nature of these cases may constitute human trafficking.

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Nov 17, 2019

We must continue to advocate for the rights of the Uighurs and hold the Chinese government accountable.

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