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On the recordOctober 31, 2019
Congress exists to serve the American people by passing legislation that will protect their rights and promote their welfare. Since January of this year, House Democrats have been vigorously legislating for the people and have passed more than 200 bills--200 bills--bills to secure a living wage for American workers, bills to protect pensions and fight discrimination in the workplace, bills to expand access to healthcare and lower the cost of prescription drugs. We have passed bills to safeguard our elections, the bedrock of our democracy, from both foreign and domestic interference. In contrast, the Republican-controlled Senate has offered little but obstruction and inaction. Their leader proudly calls himself the ``grim reaper'' for laying waste to our 200 bills. So, I rise today to implore Senate lawmakers: Do your job. Take up these House-passed measures and start serving the American people. ____________________
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Matt Cartwright
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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