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Joaquin Castro

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Joaquin Castro is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 20th congressional district since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as immigration reform, healthcare, and education. Castro has been an advocate for policies that support the Latino community and has worked to address economic disparities in his district. He is known for his vocal opposition to certain policies of the Trump administration, particularly regarding foreign aid and disaster response.

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Oct 26, 2021

The Department of Education had denied 99 percent of public service loan forgiveness applications.

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Oct 26, 2021

Under the public service loan forgiveness, borrowers who have made 10 years of payments while working for certain public service jobs, would have their Federal student loan balances forgiven in full as you know.

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Oct 20, 2021

I have concerns about prescribing the consequences before we have confirmed the culprits here, and so I feel that this is a bit premature.

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Oct 14, 2021

This was about the Latino community during Hispanic Heritage Month, and the absence, really, and exclusion of Latinos from many media platforms.

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Oct 14, 2021

It’s very dangerous when a community is unknown and defined by stereotypes and by malicious politicians who would abuse those stereotypes for their own political gain.

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Oct 14, 2021

It's very dangerous when a community is unknown and defined by stereotypes and by malicious politicians who would abuse those stereotypes for their own political gain.

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Oct 5, 2021

Like many Americans, I reacted to the events of August of this year with sorrow.

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Sep 29, 2021

Restoring the automatic discharge process is the right thing to do. We must protect students when they are affected by abrupt school closures.

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Sep 29, 2021

The Department of Education has a duty under Federal law to provide debt relief to students who were defrauded by a for-profit college, and left holding the bag with nothing to show for it.

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Sep 29, 2021

When for-profit institutions that close their doors often thousands, hundreds or thousands of students suffer.

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Sep 20, 2021

But with every political opponent either imprisoned or forced to flee, the signs point to Ortega being elected for a fourth term on November 7th.

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Sep 20, 2021

The House of Representatives must urgently pass the RENACER Act which will strengthen oversight of funds provided by international financial institutions.

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Sep 20, 2021

I am frustrated that the International Monetary Fund recently provided $350 million to the regime.

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Sep 20, 2021

the upcoming November 7th elections will be neither free nor fair.

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Sep 20, 2021

I want to take this opportunity to express my support for the thousands who have been the victims of Ortega's brutal crackdown on human rights.

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Sep 20, 2021

Nicaragua should be suspended under the International Democratic Charter on November 8.

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Sep 20, 2021

Today I reiterate the long-standing call for the immediate release of all political prisoners in Nicaragua.

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Sep 20, 2021

I think it is necessary that the United States stands up to this threat to freedom in the region and stands behind those fighting to bring democracy back to Nicaragua.

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Sep 12, 2021

I want to followup on Rep Keating's line of questioning about Pakistan.

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Sep 12, 2021

I want to ask you, Mr. Secretary, as you have done this very hard work, and your people at the department are stretched thin because the Senate has not confirmed these nominees, what would you say to Senator Cruz who is singlehandedly…

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Sep 12, 2021

This isn't because President Biden has not presented nominees. It is because a single Senator has thrown a tantrum.

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Jul 26, 2021

I have no further requests at this time, and I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I am prepared to close, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. First, I thank the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee…

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Jul 19, 2021

I want to reiterate my support, most of all, for the Cuban people.

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Jul 19, 2021

I continue to be moved by their plight for their freedoms and their fight for their freedoms...

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Jul 15, 2021

We should point out only Congress can provide a permanent solution for DACA recipients through legislation.

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