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September 4, 2026 at 8:53 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle September 4, 2026 Dear JOHN, On Wednesday, a federal judge dismissed the Trump Administration’s lawsuit challenging Rochester’s longstanding sanctuary city policies. I’m grateful the court rejected this latest attempt by the Trump Administration to force its …

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August 28, 2026 at 8:54 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle August 28, 2026 Dear JOHN, Unfortunately, this week featured another childish antic by the President. He is now pretending to rename a lake as an attempted distraction from his disastrous trade talks with Canada. While Rochester families deal with the impacts…

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August 21, 2026 at 4:52 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle August 21, 2026 Dear JOHN, I spent this week in Rochester working to protect the health and safety of our families and strengthen the local organizations our neighbors rely on every day. Read more below:  August 21, 20…

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August 14, 2026 at 8:53 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle August 14, 2026 Dear JOHN, Welcome back to my weekly newsletter. Read on to hear about my work this week in Rochester.   August 14, 2026 Dear JOHN, Welcome back to my weekly newsletter. Read on to he…

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August 7, 2026 at 8:59 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle August 7, 2026Dear JOHN,This week I continued fighting to ensure our government is working for American families while working to create new opportunities here at home.Here's a look at my work this week:   …

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July 31, 2026 at 8:55 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle July 31, 2026 Dear JOHN, Welcome back to my weekly newsletter! Read on to hear how I’m delivering for our community here in Rochester.    July 31, 2026 Dear JOHN, Welcome back to my weekly newsletter…

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July 24, 2026 at 8:53 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle July 24, 2026 Dear JOHN, I spent this week in Washington focused on lowering costs for working families, defending access to healthcare, and supporting the people and industries that make our community strong. Read more about my work below: …

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July 17, 2026 at 8:53 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle July 17, 2026 Dear JOHN, President Trump’s pathetic and unserious rantings this week were an attempt to re-hash old lies and conspiracy theories as a pretext to undermine the results in November by casting false doubt on the integrity of our democratic system…

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July 10, 2026 at 9:03 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle July 10, 2026Dear JOHN,I spent this week meeting with local leaders, standing up for public health, and continuing my work to strengthen our community here in Rochester. Read more below:   July 10, 20…

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July 3, 2026 at 8:54 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle July 3, 2026  Dear JOHN,  As we head into the Fourth of July weekend, I find myself reflecting on the promise of our democracy and the work it takes to preserve it. This week, the Supreme Court reaffirmed important constitutional protections, including safegu…

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June 26, 2026 at 8:54 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle June 26, 2026 Dear JOHN, President Trump’s abrupt cancellation this week of the signing ceremony for a rare bipartisan housing bill is deeply disappointing and undermines an important effort to lower housing costs and expand access to affordable homes. He dec…

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June 19, 2026 at 8:53 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle June 19, 2026 Dear JOHN, Today, we commemorate Juneteenth—the day the last enslaved Americans learned of their freedom in Galveston, Texas. I’m thinking about the generations of Black Americans whose activism, courage, and political power have pushed this cou…

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June 12, 2026 at 9:01 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle June 12, 2026Dear JOHN,Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans promised to lower costs for working families. Instead, they’ve passed legislation that cuts healthcare, threatens food assistance, and makes life harder for families—all while pouring billions …

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June 5, 2026 at 8:53 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle June 5, 2026 Dear JOHN, This week, I voted YES on a War Powers Resolution that would end Trump's illegal war in Iran. It is time to bring our service members home. At a time when Americans need help affording everyday essentials, the Trump Administration is s…

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May 29, 2026 at 8:54 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle May 29, 2026    Dear JOHN,    I was grateful to be home in Rochester this week, meeting with members of our community to hear about the challenges they’re facing and sharing an update on my work in Washington to fight for hardworking families in our region.  …

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May 22, 2026 at 8:54 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle May 22, 2026 Dear JOHN, This week the corruption in the White House took center stage as Donald Trump’s Justice Department announced plans to use taxpayer money to create a $1.8 billion political slush fund to reward his loyalists like the violent criminals w…

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May 15, 2026 at 8:53 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle May 15, 2026 Dear JOHN, We learned this week the Trump Administration has decided to move forward with plans to construct ICE detention holding cells inside the Kenneth B. Keating Federal Building in downtown Rochester, a move I strongly oppose and one that h…

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May 8, 2026 at 8:53 PM

From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle

From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle May 8, 2026 Dear JOHN, During this district work period, I continued fighting to protect our democracy, stand up against corruption, and make sure the voices of our community are heard in Washington. Read more about my work this week below: …

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May 1, 2026 at 8:54 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle May 1, 2026 Dear JOHN, This week, the Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais put a fundamental right at risk and raised serious questions about the future of our democracy. Shame on President Trump and his cronies on the Supreme Court. It is not sim…

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April 24, 2026 at 8:54 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle April 24, 2026 Dear JOHN, This week, we received troubling reports that an area mother, Dolores Bustamente Romero, has been detained by ICE and is facing deportation. If these reports are true, what we are seeing is a deeply disturbing failure of due process …

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April 17, 2026 at 8:57 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle April 17, 2026 Dear JOHN, This week, I continued my work in Washington and back home, taking steps to root out corruption and connect with community leaders.Here’s a look at what I’ve been working on:    …

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April 10, 2026 at 8:54 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle April 10, 2026 Dear JOHN, In the face of rising tensions in Iran, Donald Trump’s comments this week were disgraceful and completely out of step with American values. Threatening to commit heinous war crimes against the Iranian people is not moral leadership. …

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April 3, 2026 at 8:53 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle April 3, 2026    Dear JOHN,    Once again, Donald Trump is attempting to take over our elections, this time signing an Executive Order that creates new restrictions on voter registration and election processes that make it harder for eligible Americans to cas…

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March 27, 2026 at 8:53 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle March 27, 2026 Dear JOHN, We are now a month into Trump’s costly and dangerous war with Iran. More than $25 billion has already been spent on this conflict, with no clear strategy and no clear end in sight. Now, the Trump Administration has lifted sanctions o…

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March 20, 2026 at 8:54 PM

From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle

From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle March 20, 2026 Dear JOHN, We are 21 days into Trump’s war in Iran and spending $1 billion a day in taxpayer dollars. Now, the Trump Administration is asking for an additional $200 billion for the Iran war. What could we be doing with just a fraction of that m…

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March 13, 2026 at 8:45 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle March 13, 2026 Dear JOHN, Pentagon officials have informed Congress the first week of military operations in Iran cost $11.3 billion taxpayer dollars. At a time when families here at home are struggling with rising grocery bills, housing costs, and gas prices…

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March 6, 2026 at 9:54 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle March 6, 2026 Dear JOHN, This past week, President Trump authorized new, widespread military strikes against Iran, a serious development with potentially far-reaching consequences for our national security and the safety of American service members. The Irani…

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February 27, 2026 at 11:05 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle February 27, 2026Dear JOHN,We are unequivocally opposed to ICE installing detention cells in downtown Rochester, steps from a daycare and surrounded by homes and businesses. Here is what we know so far.The Trump Administration is moving forward in secret, wit…

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February 20, 2026 at 9:53 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle February 20, 2026 Dear JOHN, I was home in Rochester this week continuing my work to strengthen our community and deliver results. Read more below:    February 20, 2026 Dear JOHN, I was home in Roche…

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February 13, 2026 at 9:58 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle February 13, 2026 Dear JOHN, This week, I led the fight on the House floor against a sweeping Republican effort to take control of our elections, continued pushing to ban stock trading by Members of Congress, and cheered on Rochester athletes representing Tea…

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February 6, 2026 at 9:55 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle February 6, 2026 Dear JOHN, I spent this week working for our community in Washington. Once again, I voted against funding the Department of Homeland Security. We cannot allow the cruelty and violence that ICE continues to inflict on our neighbors and communi…

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January 30, 2026 at 9:57 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle January 30, 2026 Dear JOHN, The scenes we saw out of Minnesota this week were sickening. The recklessness and brutality of the Trump Administration know no bounds. Like so many of you, I am disgusted and I am angry. Read on to hear how I’m fighting back.  …

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January 23, 2026 at 11:17 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle January 23, 2026 Dear JOHN, What is happening in communities around the country right now is unacceptable. Here’s a look at how we’re continuing the fight for justice and our democracy.    January 23,…

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January 16, 2026 at 10:12 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle January 16, 2026 Dear JOHN, Chaos and corruption continued to reign in Donald Trump’s America this week. I remain committed to standing up for the American people and defending the best interests of our community. Read about my work below: …

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January 9, 2026 at 9:54 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle January 9, 2026 Dear JOHN, This week, our country was shaken by the death of Renee Nicole Good, an unacceptable and needless tragedy. This death lies squarely at the feet of the Trump administration. It is the result of reckless rhetoric, dangerous policy cho…

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January 2, 2026 at 3:03 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle January 2, 2026 Dear JOHN, As we step into 2026, I’m deeply grateful for the trust our community has placed in me to represent the greater Rochester region in Congress. This year ahead brings challenges, but it also brings opportunities. Together, we can cont…

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December 23, 2025 at 9:33 PM

Happy Holidays from Rep. Joe Morelle

Happy Holidays from Rep. Joe Morelle December 23, 2025 Dear JOHN, Wishing you and your family a very happy holiday season. It was truly an honor to represent this remarkable community in 2025 and I look forward to the new year as I continue to work for changes that support families across our…

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December 19, 2025 at 9:53 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle December 19, 2025 Dear JOHN, As we head into the holidays, I wish I had better tidings to bring, but this week we continued to see working families being squeezed by rising costs and a slowing economy. House Republicans are refusing to act and allowing millio…

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December 12, 2025 at 10:07 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle December 12, 2025 Dear JOHN, I spent this week fighting back against efforts to undermine access to the ballot box and advocating for the interests of our community. Read more below:   December 12, 20…

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December 5, 2025 at 9:53 PM

From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle

From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle December 5, 2025 Dear JOHN, I was back in Washington this week after the Thanksgiving holiday, continuing my work to fight for our community in Congress. Read more:    December 5, 2025 Dear JOHN, I w…

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November 26, 2025 at 9:53 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle November 26, 2025Dear JOHN,As we head into the holiday season and approach the end of 2025, I’m sharing a few quick tips and trusted resources to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.   November 26,…

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November 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle November 21, 2025 Dear JOHN, Each week brings new challenges in Washington, but my focus remains the same: standing up for integrity, transparency, and the people I serve. Read on to hear about my work this week.   …

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November 14, 2025 at 10:07 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle November 14, 2025 Dear JOHN, This week, the Republican majority advanced a funding deal that fails to do what matters most: bring down the crushing cost of health care for working people. I voted no. Sadly, my Republican colleagues continue to be more focused…

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November 7, 2025 at 9:49 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle November 7, 2025 Dear JOHN, At 38 days, we are officially in the longest government shutdown in U. S. history. The Trump administration continues to put political games ahead of the American people. On Tuesday, voters made it very clear they are done with the…

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October 31, 2025 at 9:18 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle October 31, 2025 Dear JOHN, Today marks 31 days since Donald Trump and Republicans stopped working with Democrats and shut down our federal government because they failed to propose a spending plan that actually helps protect American families. …

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October 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle October 24, 2025 Dear JOHN, We’re 24 days into a government shutdown, and we’re still here fighting to protect healthcare access for millions of American families, bring down costs, and support the programs our communities rely on.  …

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October 17, 2025 at 9:46 PM

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From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle October 17, 2025 Dear JOHN, It’s day 17 of the Republican shutdown. My Republican Colleagues have refused to come back to Washington for the last three weeks, even though we’re in the middle of a crisis. Americans’ health insurance premiums are going up by th…

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October 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM

From the Office of Rep. Joe Morelle

From the Office of Rep. Joe Morelle October 10, 2025 Dear JOHN, It’s day 10 of the Republican shutdown. I’ve made it clear, I’m ready to work with anyone who’s serious about reopening the government and protecting Americans’ healthcare, but that means coming to the negotiating table to do the…

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October 3, 2025 at 8:54 PM

From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle

From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle October 3, 2025 Dear JOHN, Today is day three of the Republican-led government shutdown. My colleagues and I are fighting to reopen the government with a budget that protects access to healthcare for hardworking Americans. At the end of the day, this is about…

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October 1, 2025 at 3:10 PM

From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle

From the Desk of Rep. Joe Morelle October 1, 2025Dear JOHN,Last night, Republicans decided to force a government shutdown.I am deeply frustrated. President Trump and Republican leaders continue to prioritize tax breaks for their billionaire friends above the needs of working Americans. Becaus…

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