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Bill Pascrell

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Bill Pascrell is an American politician serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New Jersey's 9th congressional district since 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, he has been an advocate for various issues including healthcare, education, and infrastructure. Throughout his tenure, Pascrell has focused on improving the quality of life for his constituents and has been involved in numerous legislative initiatives aimed at supporting local communities.

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Aug 14, 2020

We simply cannot be polite to corruption. I don't know any other way to say it. And when you heard this in the beginning of the campaign, this is for the soul of America. That is not an exaggeration. This is on point.

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Aug 14, 2020

The Postal Service is sounding the alarm about vote by mail for this election.

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Feb 26, 2020

Investing in communities like Pajaro is not only the right thing to do--the investment is worth it.

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Feb 26, 2020

For my communities on the Central Coast, this is personal.

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Jan 16, 2020

I want to state for the record that on January 16, 2020, I missed one roll call vote. Had I been present, I would have voted: yea on rollcall Vote 22, H.J. Res. 76.

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Dec 19, 2019

At least 10 are so-called red States where the average deduction exceeded $9,000, including South Carolina, Idaho, Arkansas, and West Virginia. SALT benefits flow to all communities, like my hometown of Paterson. SALT relief empowers…

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Dec 18, 2019

We are here today because of the failure of so many to cast aside narrow ambition to confront the threats standing before us. Offered the chance to investigate this government together, the President and his party stonewalled and…

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Dec 11, 2019

I want to state for the record that on December 11, 2019, I missed one roll call vote. Had I been present I would have voted: Yes--Rollcall Vote 671--Table Motion to Reconsider H. Res. 758.

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Oct 28, 2019

This bill has strong support from several law enforcement groups, including Concerns of Police Survivors, the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, the Fraternal Order of Police, the National Association of Police Organizations…

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Jul 24, 2019

At the Joint Select Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans hearing last year, my constituent Carol Podesta-Smallen said that her monthly benefits were on the verge of being cut by 61 percent--read that--from $2,600 to $1,022…

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Jul 24, 2019

It is a true testament to how broken our medical system is that during a person's worst moments--when they are at their most vulnerable--they are also burdened with the responsibility of ensuring that their ambulance, their hospital, and…

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Jul 24, 2019

I am here today to advocate for the 168,000 New Jersians who have been hit with crippling medical debt due to surprise billing, including my constituents in the 7th district.

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Jul 24, 2019

The marketplace has been governed by zero federal regulation.

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Jul 24, 2019

If there ever was a monopoly, this is it.

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Jul 24, 2019

The combined behemoth dominates a $9 billion per year industry and holds over 80 percent of market share.

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Jul 24, 2019

It is time again that we look here.

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Jul 24, 2019

The opioid epidemic has ravaged too many families and neighborhoods.

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Jul 24, 2019

These bad actors must be held accountable.

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Jul 24, 2019

We must continue to urge fair market competition to lower healthcare costs, and allow Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices in a similar manner as the Veterans Administration.

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Jul 24, 2019

Congressional rhetoric alone will not force companies to engage in moral business standards, which is why we must enact stronger backstops into law to protect patients from industry's predatory practices.

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Jul 24, 2019

I come before you today as an advocate for thousands of my constituents in Ohio's 9th congressional district who are struggling to afford their prescription medicine.

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Jul 24, 2019

The legislative framework Big Pharma has enjoyed for too long must be reformed.

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Jul 24, 2019

I have followed this marketplace for over a decade.

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Jul 24, 2019

The BOSS Act lets ticket buyers know how many tickets are going on sale, how many are going to be held back, and where those tickets are coming from.

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Jul 24, 2019

In my neighborhood in Paterson, New Jersey, that is called thievery.

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