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Adriano Espaillat

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Adriano Espaillat is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing New York's 13th congressional district since January 3, 2017. He is a member of the Democratic Party and is notable for being the first Dominican-American to serve in the U.S. Congress. Espaillat has focused on various issues including immigration reform, affordable housing, and healthcare access during his tenure. He has been an advocate for the rights of marginalized communities and has worked to address the needs of his constituents in New York City.

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Mar 13, 2019

New York suffered a heartbreaking loss with the passing of Donald Herbert Eaton, Jr., a Harlem native, a Korean war veteran, and an accomplished community activist. His life was marked by selflessness and perseverance, common threads that…

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Mar 12, 2019

I think there is a consensus that Maduro is a dictator.

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Mar 12, 2019

the Trump budget, again, calls for eliminating capital improvement grants.

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Mar 12, 2019

the administration had the gall to say that a major project of regional and national significance... is a State issue.

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Mar 12, 2019

I believe that an empty threat is not a threat at all.

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Mar 12, 2019

In New York City, funding through the New Starts program is absolutely vital for extending the Second Avenue subway.

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Mar 12, 2019

the Trump administration released a budget that will divest the Federal Government from infrastructure.

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Mar 6, 2019

The Dominican Republic lost one of its brightest stars this week, with the passing of singer and composer Froilan Antonio Jimenez, known in the artistic world as Anthony Rios. Rios' ascent was rapid due to his remarkable work ethic…

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Mar 6, 2019

As has been said here tonight, bringing relief, permanent relief to DACA recipients and TPS beneficiaries must not be delayed. Comprehensive immigration reform cannot continue to be delayed. That is why I am so happy, as I mentioned…

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Mar 6, 2019

As the whip of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, I am pleased to lead our second monthly Special Order hour. Last month, my colleagues and I spoke about the importance of comprehensive immigration reform. Since then, the Congressional…

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Mar 6, 2019

Let me just share some numbers with you from respective States across the country. The number of TPS holders, for example, in the State of California, over 50,000 of them; in your home State of Florida, Madam Speaker, over 44,000 of them…

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Mar 6, 2019

The Clean Water State Revolving Fund and its sister program, the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, are of vital importance to New York City and New York State and cities around the country really.

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