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Sheila Jackson Lee

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Sheila Jackson Lee is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Texas's 18th congressional district since 1995. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been an advocate for civil rights, social justice, and healthcare reform throughout her tenure. Jackson Lee has served on various committees, including the Judiciary and Homeland Security committees, and has been involved in significant legislative efforts addressing issues such as immigration, education, and public safety.

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Mar 2, 2017

Let me say to the gentleman that what we are suggesting is that propaganda can be confusing. I want truth and honesty, and I want our agencies to be able to reach out and to help the American people. Therefore, my amendment says that if by…

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Mar 1, 2017

H.J. Res. 83 is wrong. It is wrong because it goes against the hardworking people. I also include in the Record, Mr. Speaker, a letter from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters disapproving of H.J. Res. 83. International Brotherhood…

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Mar 1, 2017

Let me thank the gentleman for his very astute argument and his leadership on the committee. I am going to narrow my argument to, I think, very realistic questions about whether or not we are procedurally in the context of overruling the…

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Mar 1, 2017

I stand with the workers. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to H.J. Res. 83, a resolution ``Disapproving Department of Labor Rule Relating to Clarification of Employer's Continuing Obligation to Make And Maintain an Accurate Record…

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Feb 28, 2017

What a wonderful country that we live in. It is wonderful because we have come--maybe some because of the Statue of Liberty's wonderful words or others who have come in different ways, we are different, but we are one. Tonight in his…

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Feb 27, 2017

I first start out by mourning the loss of two Indo-Americans in Kansas, friends of all of us. As I left India last week, you can imagine the horror of hearing of this incident by a Trump sympathizer. We must stop the spread of hate. I want…

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Feb 16, 2017

`` `It's not true that all Alaskans are OK with the state running rampant on public lands,' he says. `Only a minority of Alaskans are hunters, and even fewer kill animals just for a trophy.' '' This is Dr. Schmitt, a hunter. This is not a…

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Feb 16, 2017

The United States of America is known for many things. It is known for its integrity, its honesty, and its high moral compass. We are well aware that the United States intelligence community is united in its assessment that Russia attacked…

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Feb 16, 2017

I hope my colleagues and my fellow Americans can see what is even greater about this country in its far- reaching wildlife and open areas. I rise in strong opposition to H.J. Res. 69 because I do think it is important that we be good…

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Feb 16, 2017

I thank the gentlewoman for her leadership. This is not about States, and it is not about the Federal Government. It's about women and the rights of women. H.J. Res. 43 could impact nearly 4 million primarily low-income patients that…

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Feb 15, 2017

I thank the distinguished gentleman, and I thank the manager of this legislation. But my distinguished friend, Mr. Davis, and I have worked on societal issues dealing across the gamut, and the respect that he holds in the communities…

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Feb 15, 2017

I thank the gentleman. Twenty States also explicitly deny benefits for any job loss connected with drug use or a failed drug test. In addition, six States--Arizona, Arkansas, Indiana, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Wisconsin--passed…

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