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Bonnie Watson Coleman

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Bonnie Watson Coleman is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 12th congressional district since 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and civil rights during her tenure in Congress. Coleman is known for her advocacy on social justice and her efforts to address the needs of her constituents in New Jersey. She has been an outspoken critic of various policies and actions from the Trump administration, emphasizing the importance of integrity in leadership.

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Dec 2, 2015

The Federal Protective Service, a subcomponent of the National Protection and Programs Directorate, provides integrated security and law enforcement services to more than 9,500 Federal facilities Nation-wide.

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Dec 2, 2015

These vehicles assist FPS officers in their coverage of Federal facilities and allow them to store and carry their essential law enforcement equipment.

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Dec 2, 2015

I thank the gentleman from New York for yielding to me. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong support of the Tonko amendment and strongly urge its adoption. Section 1101 of this misguided energy bill includes a critical provision that I would…

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Nov 19, 2015

I was, unfortunately, unable to vote today due to a personal matter. Had I been present I would have voted the following ways: rollcall 641--H.R. 3189, the FORM Act of 2015-- ``nay;'' rollcall 643--H.R. 4038, the American SAFE Act of…

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Nov 18, 2015

Last week, after many of us had returned to our homes across the country, while our constituents were enjoying the beginning of their weekend, Paris fell victim to one of the most violent terrorist attacks in recent memory. Nohemi…

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Nov 2, 2015

I want to thank Mr. Engel for giving me this opportunity to speak, and I want to thank my colleague and neighbor, Congressman Chris Smith, for introducing this resolution. I stand in proud support of the resolution, and I urge its passage…

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Oct 28, 2015

About 1 year ago, Speaker Boehner and Senate Majority Leader McConnell described a vision for the 114th Congress. It included ``focusing first on jobs and the economy.'' They looked forward to helping middle class Americans ``frustrated by…

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Oct 28, 2015

I want to thank the gentlewoman from Illinois. She is always a progressive voice and no greater advocate can we have. I am now delighted to yield to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Scott), someone who has been a friend for a very long…

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Oct 28, 2015

Thank you very much. As always, you have shared information with us which is illuminating and edifying and, hopefully, convincing of our colleagues that they shall adhere to those things that you were suggesting and recommending. Mr…

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Oct 28, 2015

I thank my colleague, Mr. Ellison, who has been a very strong and consistent voice on behalf of all working families and, indeed, all of those that are least among us couldn't have a better advocate. I yield to the gentlewoman from…

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Oct 21, 2015

I thank the gentlewoman from D.C. Mr. Chair, it is extremely unfortunate that we are here yet again debating legislation that would interfere with the ability of D.C. residents to make decisions for themselves. So far this Congress, the…

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Oct 21, 2015

I am concerned about the methodology FEMA uses to modify flood insurance maps for my State, which is New Jersey.

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Oct 21, 2015

That is a really important issue because I know FEMA is always busy with the here and now.

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Oct 21, 2015

So does FEMA offer technical assistance and guidance and--okay, thank you.

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Oct 20, 2015

I am very interested in how we are approaching and looking at the security and safety threats to us, obviously, by those who are influenced or directed by foreign countries and jihadists but also those who are our own home-grown…

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Oct 20, 2015

I tell you, it is actually comforting to hear you refer to each other by first name. It means you are collaborating and cooperating.

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Oct 8, 2015

I thank the gentlewoman from Connecticut for her eloquent and compelling words. Whenever she speaks up for the American people, she does so in such a convincing way and a way that is backed by empirical data, not just anecdotes and not…

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Oct 8, 2015

I would like to thank the gentlewoman from New York for her comments and for being with us today as part of the Progressive Caucus. Mr. Speaker, I yield to a Member who has been outspoken on behalf of working families and American workers…

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Oct 8, 2015

I want to thank the gentleman from Pennsylvania for taking the time to be with us to talk about what is such an important issue for us. Mr. Speaker, it isn't often that we get a second bite at an apple in realtime, but this is one of those…

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Oct 8, 2015

This past spring Congress passed legislation that authorized the President to negotiate and sign sweeping trade agreements with limited input from Congress. When I say ``the President,'' I am not just talking about Mr. Obama, Mr. Speaker…

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Sep 28, 2015

that there were so many discrepancies, that there were so many inaccuracies, and that it would be impossible to characterize the extent to which CMP's undisclosed edits and cuts distort the meaning of the encounters the videos purport to…

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Sep 28, 2015

Are we here simply because the ideological right wing of this Republican Conference here in Congress, the dysfunction has manifested simply so anti-woman's-right-to-choose that they would bring you here for a fourth hearing?

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Sep 28, 2015

I consider to be a very offensive approach on the part of my colleagues.

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Sep 28, 2015

We know that--the work that you do.

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Sep 24, 2015

It is truly an honor to serve here in the United States Congress, but we sully that honor when we waste the American people's time with misplaced priorities and manufactured crises. Mr. Speaker, Congress has one fundamental responsibility…

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