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Joseph Morelle

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Joseph D. Morelle is an American politician currently serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York's 25th congressional district, a position he has held since April 2018. A member of the Democratic Party, Morelle has focused on various issues including healthcare, education, and economic development during his tenure. He has been an advocate for policies aimed at improving access to healthcare and supporting local communities in New York. Morelle's legislative work reflects his commitment to addressing the needs of his constituents and promoting progressive values.

Apr 29, 2019

Thirteen years it took me to repeal the sustainable growth rate formula, and I did. And I did it in a bipartisan fashion.

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Apr 29, 2019

The solution has to involve approaching medical care in just the same way we approach educating our children, maintaining our roads, or supporting our armed forces.

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Apr 29, 2019

All I want to do is practice medicine in a world where I no longer have to watch a patient walk out of the ER without medical care that could save their life because they are worried about going bankrupt.

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Apr 9, 2019

The handling of these closures are poor examples of leadership.

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Apr 9, 2019

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I always appreciate the passion that Mr. Woodall brings to conversations, both here on the floor as well as in the two committees on which we are privileged to serve. I…

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Apr 9, 2019

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I might consume. Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the sentiments of the gentleman. We certainly agree. The House has passed disaster relief. We await Senate conferees, so we can move that process forward…

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Apr 9, 2019

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I do note for my friend, Mr. Burgess, whom I serve on the Rules Committee with, that we, in an effort to enhance bipartisanship, made his amendment in order. I believe it is the first…

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Apr 9, 2019

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I would just reiterate what I said earlier, which is that all Americans need help in times of disaster. Despite the fact that some would try to ignore the fact that…

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Apr 9, 2019

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I appreciate my good friend, the gentleman from Oklahoma's comments. Those on the other side may say this is messy, but do you know what is messier? Another government shutdown. We…

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Apr 9, 2019

Many students attending for-profit colleges are working adults with families, often living paycheck to paycheck.

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Apr 9, 2019

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, let me just make a few brief comments, and I always appreciate the passion that Mr. Woodall, my distinguished friend and colleague, brings to this discussion. I do want…

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