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9 Jul 2019

Bernie says Jeffery Epstein case demonstrate America’s two tier justice system

This is America’s ugly two-tier criminal justice system: If you are a billionaire like Jeffrey Epstein charged with sex trafficking, you get off with virtually no punishment. If you are a person of color or working class person, the justice system is built to work against you.
This is America’s ugly two-tier criminal justice system: If you are a billionaire like Jeffrey Epstein charged with...

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9 Jul 2019

Biden calls for Joe Acosta to resign, say Child abuse is heinous and despicable

The abuse of a child is one of the most heinous, despicable abuses of power imaginable. It is inexcusably poor judgment for a US Attorney to seek leniency for someone guilty of it. Secretary Acosta should provide his resignation immediately.
The abuse of a child is one of the most heinous, despicable abuses of power imaginable. It is inexcusably poor judgment...

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9 Jul 2019

Biden says he will stand up for ACA and expand the coverage

We can’t tear down the ACA. We should protect and build on it. In America, health care should be a right—not a privilege. As president, I’ll do everything in my power to stand up to the attacks on the ACA and expand coverage to ensure everyone has access to the care they need.
We can’t tear down the ACA. We should protect and build on it. In America, health care should be a right—not a...

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9 Jul 2019

Castro criticizes Trump for undermining our healthcare system and says we must expand access to quality health

The Trump administration is actively working to undermine our health care system and jeopardize the coverage of 130 million Americans with pre-existing conditions. We must #ProtectOurCare and work to expand, not restrict, access to quality health care.
The Trump administration is actively working to undermine our health care system and jeopardize the coverage of 130...

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9 Jul 2019

Warren says my mother raised me on minimum wage, today its not possible

My mother’s minimum wage job at Sears saved our family after my daddy’s heart attack. In today’s America, it won’t keep a mama and baby out of poverty. We must raise the minimum wage to $15. Working families deserve living wages. #FightFor15
My mother’s minimum wage job at Sears saved our family after my daddy’s heart attack. In today’s America, it...
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9 Jul 2019

Warren says Virginia Republicans failed their people on Gun laws, she stands with @SheilaForVA

Today, Republican lawmakers in VA ignored their responsibility to protect the people of their state from another mass shooting like the one in Virginia Beach. I stand behind leaders like @SheilaForVA who know what it takes to end this crisis.
Today, Republican lawmakers in VA ignored their responsibility to protect the people of their state from another mass...

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8 Jul 2019

Bernie points to climate disasters and criticizes Trump

DC is flooded. It was 90 degrees in Alaska last week. Sea ice has shrunk to record lows in Antarctica. June was the hottest month ever recorded. And today Trump is "touting" his environmental record. We don't have time for more lies. We must address the climate crisis now.
DC is flooded. It was 90 degrees in Alaska last week. Sea ice has shrunk to record lows in Antarctica. June was the...

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8 Jul 2019

Bernie says Drug and Insurance companies are hiring lobbyist, we have the people

Drug and insurance companies are gearing up to protect their billions in profits and stop Medicare for All. 9 of the 10 groups hiring the most lobbyists on Medicare for All oppose it. We have something more powerful than lobbyists and money: the people.
Drug and insurance companies are gearing up to protect their billions in profits and stop Medicare for All. 9 of the 10...

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8 Jul 2019

Bernie says Republicans give money to the rich, but won’t cancel student debt

Republicans have no problem giving over $1 trillion in tax breaks to the rich and massive corporations. But when it comes to canceling student debt or tuition-free college, we "can't afford it." What hypocrisy!
Republicans have no problem giving over $1 trillion in tax breaks to the rich and massive corporations. But when it...

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8 Jul 2019

Biden praises Obama and says he takes Obama’s judgment over his record over anyone else

It was the honor of my lifetime to serve with a man who I believe was a great president, a historic figure, and most important to me, a close friend. He selected me. I’ll take his judgment about my record, my character, and my ability to handle the job over anyone else’s.
It was the honor of my lifetime to serve with a man who I believe was a great president, a historic figure, and most...

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8 Jul 2019

Kamala says she has faught for ACA as AG and Senator and will do so as President

As California Attorney General, I fought to protect the ACA in court. As Senator, I’ve fought its repeal at every turn. And to the millions of people who depend on the ACA’s protections: as President, I will stop these attacks and fight to expand your care. We won’t go back.
As California Attorney General, I fought to protect the ACA in court. As Senator, I’ve fought its repeal at every...

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8 Jul 2019

Warren promotes her grassroots fundraising

No closed-door fundraisers. No D.C. lobbyists. No PACs of any kind. I’m incredibly grateful for every grassroots donor who is helping grow this campaign. Will you chip in $3 or whatever you can to keep up the momentum? I may even call to say thanks!
No closed-door fundraisers. No D.C. lobbyists. No PACs of any kind. I’m incredibly grateful for every grassroots donor...
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7 Jul 2019

Buttigieg says we need to lift Black Woman with our dollars

Freedom comes from economic empowerment. And when women of color account for nearly half of all women-owned businesses—over $386 billion in annual revenue—that means lifting up Black women not just with our words, but with our dollars. #essencefest
Freedom comes from economic empowerment. And when women of color account for nearly half of all women-owned...

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6 Jul 2019

Biden invites people to join Team Joe Organizing Fellowship

Team, we're training a new generation of organizers across the country. Apply for the Team Joe Organizing Fellowship before Monday, July 8th to learn the ins-and-outs of grassroots and digital organizing in our eight-week online training program.  
Team, we're training a new generation of organizers across the country. Apply for the Team Joe Organizing Fellowship...

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6 Jul 2019

Biden says he is running for President to stand up for abuse of power

This afternoon in Sumter, South Carolina, I discussed why I decided to run for Senate years ago — to stand up to the abuse of power and to ensure all Americans have a fair shot at the American dream. Thank you to everyone who came out to join us!
This afternoon in Sumter, South Carolina, I discussed why I decided to run for Senate years ago — to stand up to the...

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5 Jul 2019

Biden says he will be the fiercest advocate for #StrongPublicSchools

Thank you to @NEAToday for a great discussion this afternoon on how we can work together to create #StrongPublicSchools. I can promise you that @DrBiden and I will be the best partners and fiercest advocates in the White House for America’s educators and students. #NEARA19pic.twitter.com/kKzTLlunk7
Thank you to @NEAToday for a great discussion this afternoon on how we can work together to create #StrongPublicSchools....
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5 Jul 2019

Biden says in his administration every kid will get a fair shot

No child’s future should be determined by their gender, race, zip code, parents' income, or disability. Full stop. In a Biden administration, we’ll make historic investments in our public schools to ensure every kid in America gets a fair shot. #StrongPublicSchools
No child’s future should be determined by their gender, race, zip code, parents' income, or disability. Full stop. In...
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5 Jul 2019

Buttigieg shares word of Fredrick Douglas on Slavery

Today in 1852, Frederick Douglass delivered an Independence Day message of hope and truth. May his words remind us of our past—and call on each of us to build a country in which justice, liberty, prosperity, and independence are extended to all.
Today in 1852, Frederick Douglass delivered an Independence Day message of hope and truth. May his words remind us of...

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3 Jul 2019

Buttigieg promotes his new “call to service plan” to create opportunities for local communities

A "New Call to Service" is a bold plan to dramatically increase pathways to service for all Americans. That’s why it calls for competitive grant funding to allow America's towns, cities, and regions to create opportunities tailored to meet the challenges facing local communities.
A "New Call to Service" is a bold plan to dramatically increase pathways to service for all Americans. That’s why it...

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25 Jun 2019

Andrew Yang says we need to rethink capitalism, we need human interest first

The meritocracy will make even less sense when robots can do many jobs better than we can. We need to rethink capitalism in order to bring it into the 21st century in a way that puts human interests and wellbeing at its center.
The meritocracy will make even less sense when robots can do many jobs better than we can. We need to rethink capitalism...

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25 Jun 2019

Bernie calls for Boston University to honor students will to form a union

Boston College grad students are fighting to have their labor rights acknowledged. It's time the university respects the majority of grad students who voted to be in a union. I stand with @BCGEU_UAW in their efforts to organize and unionize. #BCBargainNow
Boston College grad students are fighting to have their labor rights acknowledged. It's time the university respects the...
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25 Jun 2019

Warren calls for banning for profit private prisons

One way I’m fighting is through my plan to end for-profit detention centers, which have made millions implementing Trump’s cruel immigration policies. Today 73% of detained immigrants are held in private detention facilities. Under my plan, we’ll end this.
One way I’m fighting is through my plan to end for-profit detention centers, which have made millions implementing...

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25 Jun 2019

Warren explains he #UltraMillionaireTax

My #UltraMillionaireTax is a two-cent tax on the 75,000 biggest fortunes in the country. We’d use it to pay for #UniversalChildCare, student loan debt relief, free public college, and a lot more. Here’s how it works.
My #UltraMillionaireTax is a two-cent tax on the 75,000 biggest fortunes in the country. We’d use it to pay for...

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25 Jun 2019

Warren wants to protect our elections

Our elections are less secure than your Amazon account. They're under-resourced and undermined by partisan and racist officials who try to stop people from exercising their right to vote. We need to protect our democracy—and I’ve got a plan for that:
Our elections are less secure than your Amazon account. They're under-resourced and undermined by partisan and racist...

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24 Jun 2019

Andrew Yang announces $1000 universal income give away on Steven Colbert show

My announcement tonight with @stephenathome @colbertlateshow - I’m giving the Freedom Dividend to another family anywhere in the US! Now to make it happen for everyone in 2020. pic.twitter.com/w6fA0D8Ht4
My announcement tonight with @stephenathome @colbertlateshow - I’m giving the Freedom Dividend to another family...

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24 Jun 2019

Andrew Yang talks about undocumented immigrants, says deportation not an option

We should not pretend that it is remotely feasible to round up and deport more than 12 million undocumented immigrants without collapsing regional economies and separating families. We need to implement real policies and solutions.
We should not pretend that it is remotely feasible to round up and deport more than 12 million undocumented immigrants...

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23 Jun 2019

Andrew Yang says people should not be stunned by his campaigns success, its just beginning

Someone told me that folks in DC are stunned by our campaign’s success - that we are outperforming senators who have been preparing for a presidential run for years. To that I say: they haven’t seen anything yet.
Someone told me that folks in DC are stunned by our campaign’s success - that we are outperforming senators who have...

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21 Jun 2019

Kamala says Trump using the census to rob immigrant communities of representation

Trump is attempting to use the census as a political weapon to rob immigrant communities of resources and representation. If the Supreme Court allows this Administration to suppress the count, I'll do everything in my power to reverse its impact as President. #NALEO
Trump is attempting to use the census as a political weapon to rob immigrant communities of resources and...

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20 Jun 2019

Kamala calls for Criminal Justice system to treat children like children

It’s long past time for our criminal justice system to treat children like children. We need to change our approach. Let’s end the automatic transfer of children to adult prisons and eliminate youth solitary confinement.
It’s long past time for our criminal justice system to treat children like children. We need to change our approach....

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20 Jun 2019

Warren introduces bill to ensure legally married same sex couples can claim tax refunds they earned

I’m glad to introduce the Refund Equality Act in the Senate. Our bill ensures legally-married, same-sex couples can claim the tax refunds they earned, but were denied before marriage equality was the law of the land.
I’m glad to introduce the Refund Equality Act in the Senate. Our bill ensures legally-married, same-sex couples can...
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20 Jun 2019

Warren says the next education secretary needs to be a public school teacher

A few months ago I met @Liat_RO, a public school science teacher and activist, at an organizing event in Brooklyn, NY. Liat gave me a great idea: The next Secretary of Education should be a former public school teacher. I agreed—and pledged to make it happen.
A few months ago I met @Liat_RO, a public school science teacher and activist, at an organizing event in Brooklyn, NY....
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19 Jun 2019

Warren endorses plan to limit Presidents blank power to wage war

It’s long past time to bring our troops home, and Congress should always have a vigorous and very public debate before sending our troops into harm's way. I support @BLeeForCongress's amendment to repeal the current AUMF and help #EndForeverWar.
It’s long past time to bring our troops home, and Congress should always have a vigorous and very public debate before...

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19 Jun 2019

Warren says America needs to right the wrongs and promotes her housing plan

America needs to face the things we’ve done wrong and take steps towards making it right. My housing plan creates a first-of-its-kind down-payment assistance program to help Black and Brown families living in formerly redlined neighborhoods buy a home.
America needs to face the things we’ve done wrong and take steps towards making it right. My housing plan creates a...

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18 Jun 2019

Bernie calls Trump the most dangerous President

Donald Trump is the most dangerous president in U.S. history. He is a racist, a sexist, a homophobe, a xenophobe and a religious bigot. He betrayed the working class to further enrich the wealthy. Our campaign is the best to defeat Trump because it is rooted in human solidarity.
Donald Trump is the most dangerous president in U.S. history. He is a racist, a sexist, a homophobe, a xenophobe and a...
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18 Jun 2019

Bernie endorses the Green Light Bill in NY says we must bring undocumented neighbors out of the shadows

Congratulations New York and to the brave undocumented people who led the fight for the Green Light bill. We must bring our undocumented neighbors out of the shadows and allow them to participate openly in American society.
Congratulations New York and to the brave undocumented people who led the fight for the Green Light bill. We must bring...

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18 Jun 2019

Bernie goes after Trump for all his failures

Let me make a prediction. When he begins his re-election campaign tonight, Trump won't mention that he tried to throw 32 million off health care, or that he proposed massive cuts to Medicare, Medicaid & Social Security, or that he gave huge tax breaks to the top 1%. Just a guess.
Let me make a prediction. When he begins his re-election campaign tonight, Trump won't mention that he tried to throw 32...

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18 Jun 2019

Bernie points out things Trump didn’t mention in his campaign kick off

Things Trump didn’t mention in his campaign kickoff: -Climate change -Tens of millions live paycheck to paycheck -$1.5 trillion student debt crisis -Our infrastructure is crumbling -Minimum wage hasn’t been raised in 10 years -40,000 people die from gun violence each year
Things Trump didn’t mention in his campaign kickoff: -Climate change -Tens of millions live paycheck to paycheck -$1.5...
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18 Jun 2019

Bernie says Trumps threat to deport millions of immigrants is outrageous

Trump's threat to deport "millions of illegal aliens" is outrageous. He is a demagogue and a bully who who seeks political gain by frightening and intimidating minorities who have limited political power. We will not allow him to succeed.
Trump's threat to deport "millions of illegal aliens" is outrageous. He is a demagogue and a bully who who seeks...

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7 Jun 2019

Andrew Yang says one of the donators will be selected to go to the debate with him

#YangGang, not only are we going to the debates, we are taking one of you with us! Anyone who makes a campaign donation between now and Wednesday will be automatically entered for a chance to win. Will it be you? Donate today!
#YangGang, not only are we going to the debates, we are taking one of you with us! Anyone who makes a campaign donation...

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7 Jun 2019

Bernie calls for abolishing the Death penalty and wholesale reform of criminal justice

New Hampshire took just took a major step by becoming the 21st state to abolish the death penalty. It is time to end the death penalty in every state in America, as part of a wholesale reform of our entire criminal justice system.
New Hampshire took just took a major step by becoming the 21st state to abolish the death penalty. It is time to end the...

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7 Jun 2019

Bernie calls for creating a nation for all and shares a supporting video from Latinos

"We have an opportunity with Senator Bernie Sanders to create a democracy that respects a person for simply being human." We will not allow Trump to continue to demonize Latinos and immigrants. We will defeat him and create a nation for all.pic.twitter.com/cgL5SdmXfc
"We have an opportunity with Senator Bernie Sanders to create a democracy that respects a person for simply being...
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7 Jun 2019

Bernie criticizes Trump regulations says he will put peoples health over polluters profit

The Trump administration is rolling back 83 rules protecting our planet: 22 on air pollution & emissions 18 on drilling & extraction 13 on infrastructure 10 on animals 5 on toxic substances 7 on water pollution 8 other ones We will put people's health over polluters' profits.
The Trump administration is rolling back 83 rules protecting our planet: 22 on air pollution & emissions 18 on...

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7 Jun 2019

Beto says he is inspired by the activism of students against gun violence

Continually inspired by the moms demanding action, the young people walking out of their classrooms and marching for their lives, and all of the fierce advocates across our country who are leading the fight to end gun violence. #WearOrange
Continually inspired by the moms demanding action, the young people walking out of their classrooms and marching for...

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7 Jun 2019

Beto says we can solve gun violence

As we #wearorange today, the work to end gun violence continues. The work to keep our kids & communities safe goes on. But remembering those who have succumbed to our inaction, we’ll deliver on solutions to ensure we finally and fully address gun violence.
As we #wearorange today, the work to end gun violence continues. The work to keep our kids & communities safe goes...

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7 Jun 2019

Beto talks about how he will fight for Dreamers to a Dreamer

Really inspired by Carmen, a 16-year-old Dreamer attending Ottumwa High School. She told me she wants to join the military and eventually serve her community as a paramedic. She asked what I’ll do to fight for Dreamers and their families. My response:pic.twitter.com/pDON4oU24d
Really inspired by Carmen, a 16-year-old Dreamer attending Ottumwa High School. She told me she wants to join the...

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7 Jun 2019

Beto talks about investing in rural America with owner of Coyote Run Farm

Grateful for the opportunity to spend time with Matt Russell at Coyote Run Farm. An important discussion about the dangerous impacts of Trump’s tariffs, climate change, investing in rural communities and making sure farmers can make a profit while they feed and clothe the world.
Grateful for the opportunity to spend time with Matt Russell at Coyote Run Farm. An important discussion about the...
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7 Jun 2019

Beto talks about urgent need to expand voting rights

I heard about the urgent need to expand voting rights during each of our four previous trips across Iowa. So we put together a plan to do exactly that while also fixing our democracy and bringing more people into it. Today, I had the chance to share our plan in Knoxville.
I heard about the urgent need to expand voting rights during each of our four previous trips across Iowa. So we put...

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7 Jun 2019

Beto talks on the news of Job growth and blames Trump’s tariffs

The disastrous tariffs Trump has levied have an impact. So do these trade wars he’s carelessly entered us into. Farmers, manufacturers, entire communities of Americans across this country are being hurt and are paying the price.
The disastrous tariffs Trump has levied have an impact. So do these trade wars he’s carelessly entered us into....

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7 Jun 2019

Kamala says no parents should contemplate buying their kids bulletproof backpack

No parent should ever have to contemplate buying their child a bulletproof backpack to keep them safe at school. No child should ever have to fear a mass shooting at their school. Yet this is reality in America. Together, we can change that. #WearOrange
No parent should ever have to contemplate buying their child a bulletproof backpack to keep them safe at school. No...

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7 Jun 2019

Kamala shares plan to curb gun violence

100 Americans are killed by guns every single day. Hundreds more are shot and injured. Since Congress hasn’t acted, I will as president. We’ve lost too many friends, family members, and neighbors to gun violence to do nothing. #WearOrange
100 Americans are killed by guns every single day. Hundreds more are shot and injured. Since Congress hasn’t acted, I...

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7 Jun 2019

Warren reports what her Green Manufacturing plan will do

Here’s what my Green Manufacturing Plan would do: Make a real investment in science Commit $1.5 trillion to our federal government to buy American and buy green Develop and manufacture American products here to sell all around the world
Here’s what my Green Manufacturing Plan would do: Make a real investment in science Commit $1.5 trillion to our...

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7 Jun 2019

Warren says enough is enough to gun deaths, calls for reform

On #NationalGunViolenceAwarenessDay, I’m thinking about how our country loses an average of seven children and teens to gun violence every day. Enough is enough. I’m fighting like hell for #GunReformNow and to end the @NRA’s death grip on our federal government.
On #NationalGunViolenceAwarenessDay, I’m thinking about how our country loses an average of seven children and teens...

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7 Jun 2019

Warren says Trump helped corrupt pay day lenders

Payday lenders spent buckets of money on Trump's campaign and properties. Then Trump's @CFPB director, Kathy Kraninger, did the predatory payday lending industry a huge favor by rolling back important regulations. It's corruption, plain and simple.
Payday lenders spent buckets of money on Trump's campaign and properties. Then Trump's @CFPB director, Kathy Kraninger,...

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7 Jun 2019

Warren wants to investigate John Kelly and his role in private Child detention business

Trump's former chief of staff played a huge role in the inhumane family separation policy. Now John Kelly's joining the board of a company that runs Homestead, the largest detention center for migrant kids. Rep. @PramilaJayapal and I are demanding answers.
Trump's former chief of staff played a huge role in the inhumane family separation policy. Now John Kelly's joining the...

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6 Jun 2019

Andrew Yang says tuition too expensive, he will forgive much and work on reform

College is too expensive, forcing many to take out student loans that will saddle them with debt throughout their lives. I would forgive much of this debt and work with schools to reduce tuition. We can do much better for our young people.
College is too expensive, forcing many to take out student loans that will saddle them with debt throughout their lives....
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