In Congress, I’m working hard to ensure small businesses have a fair shot at success. I was so proud to tour Sedia Inc. this August to see that our fight to keep their long-term contracts paid off. They’ve already rehired all laid off employees and added 30 more with an 80% minority hiring rate. When small businesses like Sedia thrive, our entire community thrives.
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Last weekend, I Joined Mike Gousha on UpFront to discuss what’s at stake with Judge Kavanaugh's nomination. Kavanaugh’s rushed confirmation process has lacked any transparency and been a disgraceful fraud on the American public.
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Thank you to Women for Indigenous Nations 2018 for having me this month! All women carry the weight of living in a “man’s world,” but as women of color, that struggle can be all the more daunting. We all need our sisters to lift us up and help strengthen our armor.
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This month, I joined more than 100 of my Democratic colleagues to remind House Republicans that SNAP feeds 1 in 4 kids and is our country's most effective anti-hunger program. Without a strong food aid program, American families will go hungry.
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A year ago, after the Alt-Right violence and hatred in Charlottesville, I called for President Trump’s removal from office. This month, I repeated that call. We are #UnitedAgainstHate.
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Aretha Franklin sang the song of freedom and equality for all Black women in this country. Her legacy as the Queen of Soul will live on forever in our demand for a little respect. May she #RestInPower.
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To see what else I've been up to this month, check out my August in Photos Facebook album!
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