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November 30, 2021 at 1:20 PM

The filibuster, Mitch McConnell, & the Senate Majority

The stakes are high for 2022. Only one seat stands between Mitch McConnell and control of the Senate. If we want to continue building progress and fighting for our values -- like reforming the filibuster to protect voting rights from nationwide voter suppression efforts -- then we need to defend…

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November 24, 2021 at 4:28 PM

re: the Senate race in Ohio

Tim Ryan needs our help before November is over. I want to take a minute to talk to you about the Senate race happening in Ohio, John. My friend Rep. Tim Ryan is on the ballot, and he could really use our grassroots support ahead of the upcoming end-of-month deadline. Will you split a contributi…

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November 19, 2021 at 6:48 PM

I was proud to stand with President Biden

as he signed major, bipartisan infrastructure legislation into law   John, I joined President Biden at the White House for his first meetings with lawmakers after becoming president. He talked about his big, bold plan for rebuilding our country’s infrastructure. Nine months later, after leading…

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November 16, 2021 at 1:55 PM

NOW OPEN: ACA enrollment

Head to the exchange before January 15th. John, I want to start by thanking everyone who made contributions last month. The Biden Administration and Democrats are working together to rebuild our country’s infrastructure, tackle climate change, and make sure everyone has access to high-quality, a…

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November 11, 2021 at 4:45 PM

Veterans Day

John, I understand the sacrifices our servicemen and women make for our country. As the last Vietnam War veteran serving in the Senate, I understand the sacrifices our servicemen and women make to defend our country, our freedoms, and our values.  I became a Navy ROTC midshipman at the Ohio Stat…

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November 8, 2021 at 8:18 PM

1 seat stands between McConnell and Senate control

This is how we can stop him from succeeding, John: At the beginning of the year, I asked you to contribute to the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee to jump-start early investments and prepare to hold the Senate in 2022. John, we’re less than two months out from 2022. We need to significan…

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November 5, 2021 at 1:26 PM

re: the filibuster

I did not come this this decision lightly, and I want you to hear about it directly from me, John.   “No barrier -- not even the filibuster -- should stop our obligation to our democracy” We are in the midst of an all-out assault from Republicans on voting rights, John.  This year alone, 19 stat…

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October 31, 2021 at 9:29 PM

Do you care about climate action, John?

How about protecting voting rights or the USPS? Today is deadline day, John. If you care about preserving the USPS and its standard of services, chip in $25 before the end of the day. If you care about protecting voting rights from nationwide Republican attacks, chip in $25 before the end of the…

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October 29, 2021 at 2:21 PM

There’s an election in VA next week!

Only a few days left to help Terry McAuliffe win big in Virginia. We’ve talked a lot about the stakes for 2022 and the importance of defending our Senate Majority, John, but there are other important elections happening next week that we can’t afford to overlook. Virginia is holding its election…

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October 25, 2021 at 8:44 PM

The worst thing about Washington, D.C.?

It's not a state! John, I attended an event with my colleague, D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, where we spoke about our efforts to grant Washington, D.C. long overdue statehood. Eleanor and I are far from alone in this fight. The majority of Americans support D.C. statehood and …

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October 18, 2021 at 8:31 PM

re: Wednesday

We’ve reached a critical moment for voting rights. John, the Senate will bring up a major piece of voting rights and election reforms legislation for a vote. This vote couldn’t come at a more critical moment — with hundreds of voter suppression bills sweeping the country, this is our best chance…

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October 12, 2021 at 3:31 PM

I made you a Spotify playlist, John

to celebrate the return of live music You may not know this but I’m a big music fan, John – I even worked as a concert promoter when I was an undergrad at Ohio State. It inspires me and I know I’m not alone in this. Music – especially live music – holds a special place for me and so many others.…

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October 1, 2021 at 12:50 AM

Overwhelmed?

There’s something you can do. >> Are you worried about the GOP’s nationwide efforts to make it harder to vote and participate in our democracy? Are you concerned about the climate crisis and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events all over the country? Are you frustrated by grid…

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September 27, 2021 at 10:16 PM

electric school buses 🚍⚡️🔌

This is just plain common sense >> Reducing pollution isn’t a Democrat or Republican issue. It’s about the health of our children and it’s just plain common sense. And the majority of Americans agree with that sentiment. That’s why I’m fighting for powerful investments in our country’s inf…

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September 21, 2021 at 6:29 PM

What do zebras and D.C. statehood have in common?

The answer: more than you might think. John, my friend and colleague, D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, was accused of setting several zebras free in a D.C. suburb because of her belief in “the consent of the governed” and ensuring the will of the American people is represented in our government …

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September 8, 2021 at 8:54 PM

Labor Day

Democrats and the Biden Administration are committed to putting working families first. I hope you had a restful Labor Day weekend, John. On Monday, we celebrated the unions and workers that have tirelessly fought for better wages, better hours, better retirement, and better working conditions. …

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August 31, 2021 at 4:42 PM

When first is the worst:

Your engagement is critical to addressing the climate crisis. The New York Times:  “​​July was Earth’s hottest month on record” In case you missed it, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released data showing that July was the world’s hottest month ever recorded. When I wa…

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August 25, 2021 at 3:54 PM

about the Postal Service

DeJoy is moving forward with a controversial plan. In the past year, one issue I’ve heard the most complaints about from Delawareans is mail delays. At the center of it all is current Postmaster General and Trump mega-donor, Louis DeJoy. The USPS service issues began in summer 2020 when DeJoy in…

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August 11, 2021 at 11:23 PM

This is a big deal:

re: the infrastructure bill This is a big deal: The Senate passed a massive, historic, bipartisan infrastructure plan, the first phase of President Biden’s American Jobs Plan. This would be one of the most substantial investments in our roads, bridges, and electrical grid in years and it would b…

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July 30, 2021 at 2:51 PM

Nevada >>

I need to talk to you about my friend Catherine. I want to take a moment to talk about the Senate race in Nevada, John. My friend and colleague, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto is up for re-election and back in 2016, her race came down to just two points. We can expect it to be just as competitive t…

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July 16, 2021 at 4:49 PM

John, climate action can’t wait

This is frightening. >> Severe flooding in Pennsylvania. Wildfires on the West Coast. Blistering heat waves on both West and East coasts. The hottest June on record in the U.S. A record eight natural disasters in the first six months of the year alone. Billions in damages. In Louisiana, se…

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July 9, 2021 at 4:21 PM

This isn’t the end of our fight for voting rights.

It’s just the beginning. NPR: “The Supreme Court Deals A New Blow To Voting Rights” Our democracy has suffered tremendously the past few weeks. Last week, John, the Supreme Court decided a case that will further weaken the Voting Rights Act and make way for even more voter suppression bills at t…

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June 30, 2021 at 5:25 PM

don’t despair

Take action. I need to ask you this, John: Are you frustrated by the alarming number of voter suppression bills advancing across the country that threaten to undermine our democracy? Are you angry about gridlock in Washington and National Republicans’ efforts to obstruct progress on important le…

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June 29, 2021 at 11:06 PM

Tammy Duckworth

Tammy is a veteran, a mother, and a tireless champion for environmental justice. Our Senate Majority is split evenly, 50-50, John. We can’t afford to lose a single seat -- especially one held by a leader as tenacious and principled as my friend Sen. Tammy Duckworth. Tammy is a veteran, a mother,…

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June 29, 2021 at 1:21 PM

For the 1st time in 7 years >>

We wouldn’t be here without grassroots engagement. For the first time in seven years, the Senate held a committee hearing on a bill that would grant D.C. statehood. In fact, John, this was only the second Senate hearing ever on D.C. statehood. That’s remarkable -- and it wouldn’t have been possi…

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June 22, 2021 at 2:47 PM

big day for D.C. statehood

need your help. I’m thrilled, John -- today for only the second time in history, the Senate is holding a full committee hearing on D.C. statehood. Please take a moment to sign our petition and share it on social media. Amplifying our message plays a huge role in garnering the public support nece…

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June 19, 2021 at 2:49 PM

Juneteenth

John, Happy Juneteenth! Today, we remember the official ending of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, General Gordon Granger issued General Orders No. 3 in Galveston, Texas, notifying Texans of the Emancipation Proclamation which freed any and all slaves on U.S. soil. We celebrate Ju…

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June 16, 2021 at 8:04 PM

live proud

We need to pass the Equality Act. Happy Pride Month, John! This month, we celebrate the many contributions of the LGBTQ+ Americans in Delaware and across the country. I’m proud to have a president who celebrates our country’s diverse and vibrant LGBTQ+ community and is committed to securing equa…

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June 11, 2021 at 7:13 PM

Chris Van Hollen and D.C. statehood >>

We can’t afford to lose Chris Van Hollen’s leadership in the Senate. I’ve kept you updated on my efforts in Congress to pass D.C. statehood, and John -- my friend and colleague Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen has been a major ally for pushing this important measure forward. This isn’t a partisan …

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May 31, 2021 at 9:06 PM

Memorial Day

  John, Memorial Day is an important time to reflect on the countless sacrifices made by service members and their families in the name of this nation. The security, success and freedom that we enjoy as Americans only exists because of these heroes. It is because of the profound sacrifices of ou…

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May 25, 2021 at 3:33 PM

we’ve never been closer to D.C. statehood

Louis DeJoy is moving ahead with dangerous changes   Dover Post: “Carper’s DC statehood bill earns record number of supporters” Show your support for D.C. statehood >> John: The bill that would make Washington, D.C. our country’s 51st state now has a record-breaking 45 co-sponsors in the …

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May 17, 2021 at 9:34 PM

Do you support saving the USPS?

Louis DeJoy is moving ahead with dangerous changes   Hundreds of thousands of pieces of mail -- from paychecks to prescriptions -- haven’t arrived on time. In fact, some Americans have taken hits to their credit scores due to late fees incurred on bills that have been delayed in the …

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May 11, 2021 at 10:36 PM

Do you know what week it is?

It’s time to talk infrastructure.   John -- it’s Infrastructure Week! Unlike the previous White House Administration, President Biden and his Administration are actually delivering bold solutions to fix our country’s aging infrastructure, make it more climate-resilient, and create millions of go…

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May 9, 2021 at 3:51 PM

Mother’s Day

  John, Today is Mother’s Day, the only day of the year completely dedicated to celebrating the women who love us unconditionally, teach us to follow the golden rule and inspire us to be the best versions of ourselves. Moms have a tough job and a global pandemic hasn't made it any easier. It's …

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May 5, 2021 at 7:20 PM

Biden’s groundbreaking climate rule:

The Biden Administration is taking real and meaningful climate action.   NBC News: “Biden administration’s first climate pollution rule takes aim at refrigerants” John: Earlier this week, the Biden Administration announced its first major climate rule. The groundbreaking new rule, created by bi…

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May 3, 2021 at 6:26 PM

“Biden’s immigration whisperer”

I’m working with President Biden to fix our broken immigration system.   John: Together, we reached our end-of-month fundraising goal. Your support makes a difference in our fight to defend our Senate Majority and our work with the Biden Administration to tackle the biggest challenges facing ou…

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April 29, 2021 at 3:36 PM

Sign my thank you note to Joe & Kamala

  John, Today marks President Biden and Vice President Harris' 100th day in office! As I look back over the past few months, I am reminded of all that they've done to help our nation start to build back better. I couldn't be more grateful for the leadership we have now. We passed the American R…

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April 28, 2021 at 8:59 PM

What the Census means for D.C. statehood:

We have an even stronger case to do this >>   The Washington Post: “D.C.’s explosive growth continued over the past decade, census data shows” Show your support for D.C. statehood >> John: The U.S. Census Bureau released new population data for the past decade, and Washington, D.C.’…

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April 23, 2021 at 4:11 PM

UPDATE: D.C. statehood passes the House!

We’re one step closer to making this a reality >> The Washington Post: “House Democrats pass D.C. statehood — launching bill into uncharted territory” John -- yesterday, the House passed my D.C. statehood bill! This is only the second time in U.S. history that any chamber of Congress has p…

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April 22, 2021 at 3:25 PM

Today is one of my favorite days!

This Earth Day, will you sign on your support for taking bold climate action?   Today is Earth Day, which is a special day for me.  In 1970, I participated in our country’s very first Earth Day while serving as a young naval flight officer in California. I joined tens of thousands of people in …

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April 15, 2021 at 2:21 PM

Stop Asian Hate

  Throughout the past year there has been a rise in attacks against Asian Americans. Just last month, six Asian women were killed in Atlanta, Georgia in a senseless act of violence that may have been racially motivated.  Let me be very clear: Hate is not welcome here. Our country is strong beca…

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April 14, 2021 at 5:15 PM

D.C. Statehood vote next week

more than a license plate slogan   I have an important update: Markup for my bill to make Washington, D.C. our country’s 51st state is happening today and the House is scheduled to bring it up for a vote next week. We need to gather 10,000 grassroots signatures in support of D.C. statehood befo…

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April 9, 2021 at 5:53 PM

Mail delays

re: the USPS   “New USPS plan will include longer mail delivery times, cuts to post office hours” - WDEL News Recently, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy -- a political ally and mega-donor to former President Trump -- released his 10-year plan for the Postal Service, and I have to tell you, it’s d…

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April 8, 2021 at 10:38 PM

RE: Infrastructure

This is a big deal >>   This is a big deal: Last week, President Biden announced his American Jobs Plan, which would make historic investments to improve our country’s infrastructure, build back our economy, and combat the climate crisis. The Biden Administration is focused on creating a …

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March 30, 2021 at 8:06 PM

“Science is back”

Leadership makes all the difference.   “New EPA administrator: ‘Science is back’” - The Washington Post Great news: Earlier this month, Michael Regan was sworn in as the new Environmental Protection Agency administrator, making him the first Black man to ever head the agency. Already, the EPA h…

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March 25, 2021 at 8:37 PM

A tragic routine

We can and we must do better.   Earlier this month, a gunman took the lives of eight people in Atlanta, Georgia. Less than a week later, another gunman took the lives of 10 people in Boulder, Colorado. There is no doubt that there is a gun violence epidemic in our country because these types of…

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March 23, 2021 at 2:42 PM

Do you know what today is?

How to celebrate this major milestone >> This is a big milestone -- today is the 11th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act! There’s no better way to celebrate than by signing up for a plan or sending a friend information on signing up before the special open enrollment period ends on May …

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March 22, 2021 at 2:48 PM

Biden supports D.C. statehood. Do you?

show your support for our efforts in Congress >>   Quickly -- I have a couple of important updates re: D.C. statehood: The House Oversight Committee hearing considering my bill to grant D.C. statehood was postponed, and now, it’s happening TODAY. President Biden came out in support of D…

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March 11, 2021 at 5:52 PM

FWD: D.C. Statehood

Happening TODAY >> I want to quickly follow up on this -- the House Oversight Committee’s hearing on my bill to make D.C. our country’s 51st state is TODAY. This is a critical turning point on the road to give Washingtonians full voting representation in our government and honor our countr…

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March 10, 2021 at 9:47 PM

A major win for the American people >>

COVID-19 relief is on the way.   I have great news: The House just passed the next COVID-19 relief package. Now, the American Rescue Plan is on its way to President Joe Biden’s desk, and we can start delivering this urgently needed aid to Americans and communities across the country. This is Pr…

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