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Last month we added 4,366 new statements, 107 new bills & resolutions, and
kept tabs on what officials are saying about the impeachment inquiry! Want
to follow the news without all the spin? You'll find that here; in our
research wrap-up for September.

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HOT TOPICS

Vaping

Vaping-related illnesses have been making headlines recently. Some
representatives are calling for tightened restrictions on the vape
industry. Read more [4]here.

Immigration

Refugees and border wall funding have been dominant topics in Congress.
Learn what your representatives are saying [5]here.

The Opioid Crisis

Early last month, federal funding to combat the opioid crisis was
announced. Click [6]here to see what your representatives are saying about
it now.

VOTES

Secretary of Labor

The Senate confirmed [7]Eugene Scalia as the Secretary of Labor in a 53-44
vote. Click [8]here to see the vote and [9]here for what your
representatives have to say about it.

National Emergency Termination

The Senate passed a resolution authorizing the termination of President
Trump's February 15 national emergency declaration regarding the southern
border. Click [10]here to see our coverage of the vote, then read what
Congress is saying about immigration [11]here.

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Congress voted 225-193 to pass a bill prohibiting the Bureau of Land
Management from administering oil and gas leasing, development, production
and transportation from the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife
Refuge in Alaska (ANWR). Learn more about it [12]here.

Impeachment Inquiry

House Resolution 576

On September 25th, the House voted unanimously on a resolution to pass the
whistleblower complaint on to the Senate. See our coverage of the
resolution [13]here.

Congress

Congress has plenty to say about the impeachment inquiry. Do you know what
your representatives have to say about it? Keep tabs on their statements by
clicking the button below.

Presidential Candidates

It isn't just Congress sharing their thoughts on the impeachment inquiry --
the 2020 presidential candidates have plenty to say as well. Find out what
they're saying below.

[14]Click here to read congressional statements on impeachment

[15]Click here to read statements from 2020 candidates on impeachment

Thanks for following along with us this month. We'll be back with more
updates soon. Until then, keep up with the latest information on the
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