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Bernie Sanders

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Bernie Sanders is an American politician and activist who has served as the junior United States senator from Vermont since 2007. A member of the Independent party, Sanders is known for his progressive policies and advocacy for social justice, healthcare reform, and income equality. He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1991 to 2007, where he was the first independent elected to the House in 40 years. Throughout his career, Sanders has been a vocal critic of economic inequality and corporate influence in politics.

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Apr 21, 2009

we applaud Senator Sanders for introducing this important and overdue legislation.

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Apr 21, 2009

Of course, the Secretary of Homeland Security did not say anything disparaging about veterans.

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Apr 21, 2009

I want to make more progress and I look forward to working with you if there are any technical problems in the bill, to see how we can work that out.

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Apr 21, 2009

I think clearly that is a miscarriage--a disservice to those veterans who are suffering from major physical problems.

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Apr 21, 2009

I think that, especially in rural areas, it is very important that every veteran know the benefits they are entitled to.

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Apr 21, 2009

I think we have got to be a lot more aggressive.

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Apr 21, 2009

Vet Centers help. Why don't we do this? I am the first to happily concede that we have been making some progress.

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Apr 21, 2009

Does that mean that we have 10,000 more nurses in the VA?

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Apr 1, 2009

I believe it is important for Federal agencies... to ensure that regulations relating to the public's health and safety... should be based on the best available science.

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Apr 1, 2009

It is critical that we increase our use of renewable energy and reduce our emissions.

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