January 2, 2018: Justice for Gun Crime Victims Won’t Come From Democrats
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7. Ibid.
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January 10, 2018: Bribery is Ethical When We Call it a Safety Net
1. “Chairman Crowley Statement on December Jobs Report.” Dems.gov. January 5, 2018. http://www.dems.gov/chairman-crowley-statement-december-jobs-report/, retrieved January 8, 2018.
2. Ibid.
3. “Rep. Raskin Statement on President Trump’s Budget Request.” Jamie Raskin. May 23, 2017. https://raskin.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-raskin-statement-president-trump-s-budget-request, retrieved January 8, 2018.
4. Ibid.
5. “Davidson Introduces Legislation to Consolidate Redundant Welfare Programs.” Warren Davidson. March 9, 2017. https://davidson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/davidson-introduces-legislation-consolidate-redundant-welfare-programs, retrieved January 8, 2018.
6. Ibid.
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January 18, 2018: Bipartisan Senate Agreement Challenges National Interest
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5. Ibid.
6. Ibid.
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15. Ibid.
16. “Senate Will Proceed to Immigration, Border Security Debate.” Mitch McConnell. February 12, 2018. https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/2/senate-will-proceed-to-immigration-border-security-debate, retrieved February 12, 2018.
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January 24, 2018: Flu Epidemic: Season Threatens Everyone Except Lawmakers
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