“Preferential treatment for the rich and well-connected has no place in the college admissions process.”
“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
“Every Tuesday, Vice Mayor Talamantes and I are responsible for overseeing and ensuring transparent, accessible, and open Council meetings.”
““After years of effort, my bill to cap insulin at $35 a month for everyone is one step closer to becoming law,””

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On the recordAugust 10, 2021
I ask unanimous consent that the following staff members from my staff and from Senator Graham's staff be given all-access floor passes for consideration of the resolution: majority staff, Michael Jones, Joshua Smith, Melissa Kaplan-Pistiner, Billy Gendell, and Liam Fagan; Republican staff, Nick Myers, Matthew Giroux, Matthew Joe Keeley, Becky Cole, and Krisann Pearce. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont
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