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Mary Gay Scanlon

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Mary Gay Scanlon is an American attorney and politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district since January 3, 2018. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and civil rights during her time in office. Scanlon has been an advocate for policies aimed at addressing gun violence and promoting environmental sustainability.

Jul 12, 2023

Thank you, Chair Khan, I want to start by thanking you and the FTC for your work to protect American businesses and workers and consumers on issues ranging from privacy concerns to deceptive business practices, to unwanted telemarketing…

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Jul 12, 2023

Every day some of our colleagues seem to be trying to prove the legal maxim that if you don't have the law on your side, argue the facts. If you don't have the facts either, just argue.

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Jul 11, 2023

We should be asking about, are we doing that to the best of our ability.

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Jul 11, 2023

We are here as an oversight function. We are not here as a political tool to hammer you.

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Jul 11, 2023

I thank you for your service. I thank the men and women for their service.

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Jul 11, 2023

Most Americans understand that this is not legitimate political discourse and that this kind of overheated and fact-free rhetoric can in fact encourage political violence.

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Jul 11, 2023

I find it unpatriotic and dangerous when Members of Congress embrace dangerous conspiracy theories that undermine our Federal law enforcement and ultimately our democracy.

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Jul 11, 2023

Words matter, they have consequences. When leaders lie or embrace disinformation, that is dangerous.

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Jul 11, 2023

I, like many Americans, would rather Congress focus on doing the people's business and ensuring that the FBI is able to do its job.

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Jun 22, 2023

Mr. Speaker, I cannot overstate the solemnness and sadness that I feel right now. To see the House so debased by the invocation of our most grave constitutional duty--impeachment of a President--should disturb every patriotic American…

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Jun 21, 2023

Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the steadfast patriotism and integrity of Adam Schiff. This scurrilous resolution is so dishonest and defamatory that it would justify a lawsuit if it were made anywhere other than the Halls of Congress. This…

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