“Preferential treatment for the rich and well-connected has no place in the college admissions process.”
“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
“Every Tuesday, Vice Mayor Talamantes and I are responsible for overseeing and ensuring transparent, accessible, and open Council meetings.”
““After years of effort, my bill to cap insulin at $35 a month for everyone is one step closer to becoming law,””

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On the recordMarch 16, 2016
It is Congress who is politically accountable to the people, and if they do not like what Chairman Lankford or Ranking Member Heitkamp have done, they can call them home and do something about it.
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Heidi Heitkamp
Democratic · North Dakota
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Heitkamp highlights Congress's accountability to the electorate regarding legislative actions.

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