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On the recordJuly 25, 2018
Every day there is a head-spinning moment with someone who is willing to push the Presidential powers to the point of abuse. Trump is undermining freedom of the press with unprecedented attacks. He cast doubt on the integrity and competence of United States intelligence services. He has an administration that is manipulating the data of a dishonest agency evaluation of the impact of monuments status that protects hundreds of thousands of acres and endangered species like the magnificent sage-grouse. Today's outrage is a plan to use the Commodity Credit Corporation to funnel another $12 billion for a bailout of American farmers. You know, most farmers and ranchers don't want a government bailout. They would like to be able to farm. They would like to be able to market. They would like to be able to sell their products without the threat of Trump's trade war. Soon after Obama took office, inheriting the worst economy since the Great Depression, we have seen steady private sector employment growth for 9 consecutive years. Now, after inheriting a strong and growing economy, Trump and his enablers in the Republican Party are threatening this progress with a trade war that increases prices for American consumers, for American businesses, and is raising their costs. It is hard to keep track of everything. Trump is involved with an all-out war on the Affordable Care Act.…
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Earl Blumenauer
Democratic · Oregon
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Jul 25, 2018

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