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America was founded as a haven for those fleeing poverty, war, and violence to find safety and build a better life.

Five years ago, a gunman brought terror to the halls of the Washington Navy Yard, killing twelve and injuring eight extraordinary public servants and patriots.

Today, Ways and Means Republicans passed out of committee on a party line basis a second round of their dangerous tax scam, which would further bankrupt our children and grandchildren in order to provide even more tax breaks to the wealthiest in our country. 

Mr. Speaker, I want to add my voice to those of my colleagues who have expressed strong support for this bill, H.R. 1911. 

President Trump’s tweets this morning denying the official death toll from Hurricanes Irma and Maria are beyond comprehension and deeply offensive to the thousands of American families who lost loved ones. 

Having been signed by someone who takes the word of Vladimir Putin over our own intelligence agencies and called on Russia during the 2016 campaign to commit cyberattacks against our elections, today’s executive order is not going to make anyone believe that President Trump really cares about securing our elections against foreign interference. 

Under the Trump Administration and a dysfunctional Republican-led Congress, Americans have grown further estranged from their own democracy. 

Thank you all for being here today.  And thank you to End Citizens United Action Fund for hosting us this morning. 

TOMORROW’S OUTLOOK

On Wednesday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for Morning Hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business, with votes postponed until 6:30 p.m.

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Suspensions (24 bills)

Seventeen years ago, our nation was shaken by the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Flight 93.  All of us remember where we were on that day, now seared indelibly into our minds, and as we go through our day, we will surely mark the minutes with memories.