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January 2, 2018: Justice for Gun Crime Victims Won’t Come From Democrats

1. “Cosponsors: H.R.1475 – Gun Trafficking Prevention Act of 2017.” Congress.gov. https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/1475/cosponsors, retrieved December 26, 2017.

2. “Cummings, Maloney Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Make Gun Trafficking a Federal Offense, Impose Stronger Penalties on Straw Purchasers.” House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Democrats. https://democrats-oversight.house.gov/news/press-releases/cummings-maloney-reintroduce-bipartisan-bill-to-make-gun-trafficking-a-federal, retrieved December 26, 2017.

3. “Ranking Member Slaughter Speaks out Against Republicans’ Dangerous Concealed Carry Reciprocity Bill.” Congresswoman Louise M. Slaughter. December 5, 2017. https://louise.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/ranking-member-slaughter-speaks-out-against-republicans-dangerous, retrieved December 26, 2017.

4. “Nadler’s Statement on H.R. 38, the “Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017.” U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary. Democrats.” November 29, 2017. https://democrats-judiciary.house.gov/news/press-releases/nadler-s-statement-hr-38-concealed-carry-reciprocity-act-2017, retrieved December 27, 2017.

5. The Democratic Budget: Investing in America’s Future.” House Committee on the Budget. Democrats. October 2, 2017. https://democrats-budget.house.gov/publications/report/democratic-budget-investing-america-s-future, retrieved December 26, 2017.

6. “H.R.3984 – Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act.” Congress.gov https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/3984/text, retrieved December 26, 2017.

7. Ibid.

8. “Polis counters Trump’s call for a new office to investigate immigrants who commit crime.” Jared Polis. March 1, 2017. https://polis.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398309, retrieved December 27, 2017.

Image from Seward, Dannette. “Shutting Down the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas.” ATF. Last reviewed September 22, 2016. https://www.atf.gov/news/shutting-down-aryan-brotherhood-texas, retrieved January 1, 2018.

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.

7. Irving, Shelley K. “How Long Do People Receive Assistance?” United States Census Bureau. May 28, 2015. https://www.census.gov/newsroom/blogs/random-samplings/2015/05/how-long-do-people-receive-assistance.html, retrieved January 9, 2018.

8. “What You Need to Know About Means-Tested Entitlements.” House Committee on the Budget Democrats. May 1, 2017. https://democrats-budget.house.gov/publications/report/what-you-need-know-about-means-tested-entitlements, retrieved January 9, 2018.

Image: “USP Big Sandy.” Federal Bureau of Prisons. https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/bsy/BSY_lrg.jpg, retrieved January 10, 2018.

January 18, 2018: Bipartisan Senate Agreement Challenges National Interest

1. “Securing America’s Future.” Bob Goodlatte. January 12, 2018. https://goodlatte.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1085, retrieved January 16, 2018.

2. “Graham, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan Dream Act To Give Immigrant Students A Path To Citizenship.” Dick Durbin. July 20, 2017. https://www.durbin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/graham-durbin-introduce-bipartisan-dream-act-to-give-immigrant-students-a-path-to-citizenship, retrieved January 16, 2018.

3. “Bipartisan Senators Reach Agreement on Immigration.” Jeff Flake. January 11, 2018. https://www.flake.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=CD57065B-17B6-46C3-BFAF-847F83612579, retrieved January 15, 2018.

4. “Momentum Growing For Immigration Reform Proposal.” Lindsey Graham. January 17, 2018. https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=C19E2D8E-ED35-4B86-AC52-7D1A28BB3D0B, retrieved January 18, 2018.

5. Ibid.

6. Ibid.

7. “The Economic Benefits of Immigration Reform” Michael Bennett. June 24, 2013. https://www.bennet.senate.gov/?p=blog&id=3172, retrieved January 16, 2018.

8. “Bennett, Colleagues Ask DHS Nominee to Clarify Stance on DACA, Dream Act, & TPS.” Michael Bennett. https://www.bennet.senate.gov/?p=release&id=4115, retrieved January 15, 2018.

9. “Menendez Rejects GOP Stop-Gap Funding bill that Fails Dreamers, Children, and Disaster Victims.” Bob Menendez. December 21, 2017. https://www.menendez.senate.gov/news-and-events/press/menendez-rejects-gop-stop-gap-funding-bill-that-fails-dreamers-children-and-disaster-
victims, retrieved January 17, 2018.

10. “CHC Chair Statement on Legislative Fix for Dreamers.” Congressional Hispanic Caucus. January 13, 2018. https://congressionalhispaniccaucus-lujangrisham.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/chc-chair-statement-on-legislative-fix-for-dreamers, retrieved January 17, 2018.

11. “Remarks by the President on the Government Shutdown.” The White House. President Barack Obama. October 3, 2013. https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/2013/10/03/remarks-president-government-shutdown, retrieved January 19, 2018.

12. “Chairman Crowley Statement on Republicans’ Inability to Govern.” Dems.gov. January 19, 2018. http://www.dems.gov/chairman-crowley-statement-republicans-inability-govern/, retrieved January 20, 2018.

13. “McConnell on White House Immigration, Security Framework.” Mitch McConnell. January 25, 2018. https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/1/mcconnell-on-white-house-immigration-security-framework, retrieved January 27, 2018.

14. “Durbin Statement On White House Immigration Proposal.” Dick Durbin. January 26, 2018. https://www.durbin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/durbin-statement-on-white-house-immigration-proposal, retrieved January 27, 2018.

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.

Photo: Official White House photo by Pete Souza in Rodriguez, Julie Chavez. “Aspiring Americans Share their Stories as Senate Debates Immigration Reform.” The White House President Barack Obama. May 21, 2013. https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2013/05/21/aspiring-americans-share-their-stories-senate-debates-immigration-reform, January 17, 2018.

January 24, 2018: Flu Epidemic: Season Threatens Everyone Except Lawmakers

1. “H.R.4297 – Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2017.” Congress.gov. https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/4297/text, retrieved January 23, 2018.

2. “Situation Update: Summary of Weekly FluView Report.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/summary.htm, retrieved January 23, 2018.

3. “Transcript for CDC Update on Widespread Flu Activity.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. January 12, 2018. https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2018/t0112-widespread-flu-activity.html, retrieved January 22, 2018.

4. “Illinois House Members Urge Senators Durbin and Duckworth to Re-Open the Government.” John Shimkus. January 20, 2018. https://shimkus.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/illinois-house-members-urge-senators-durbin-and-duckworth-to-re-open-the, retrieved January 22, 2018.

5. “Congressman Cohen Reacts to Possible Government Shutdown.” Steve Cohen. January 19, 2018. https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-reacts-possible-government-shutdown, retrieved January 22, 2018.

6. “Questions and Answers About the Impact of a Government Shutdown.” Denny Heck. January 19, 2018. https://dennyheck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/questions-and-answers-about-the-impact-of-a-government-shutdown, retrieved January 22, 2018.

7. “2017-2018 Influenza Season Week 2 ending January 13, 2018.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/index.htm#whomap, retrieved January 22, 2018.

8. “Citing Rising Flu Epidemic in Washington State & Nationwide, Senator Murray Demands Bipartisan Action to Prepare for Public Health Threats.” Patty Murray. January 17, 2018. https://www.murray.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/1/video-citing-rising-flu-epidemic-in-washington-state-nationwide-senator-murray-demands-bipartisan-action-to-prepare-for-public-health-threats, retrieved January 23, 2018.

9. ”Senator Murray’s Statement on Republicans Ending Shutdown, Committing to Work with Democrats on Long-Term Deal.” Patty Murray. January 22, 2018. https://www.murray.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/mobile/newsreleases?ContentRecord_id=ACEAE6A3-D090-45DD-B02C-61B83445674A, retrieved January 24, 2018.

10. “Senate Aging Committee Leaders Warn of Widespread Flu Activity.” Senate Committee on Aging. January 12, 2018. https://www.aging.senate.gov/press-releases/senate-aging-committee-leaders-warn-of-widespread-flu-activity, retrieved January 24, 2018.

11. “Casey Statement on Trump’s Decision To End DACA.” Bob Casey. September 5, 2017. https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-statement-on-trumps-decision-to-end-daca, retrieved January 24, 2018.

12. In Order to Help Beat Back New York Flu Epidemic, Schumer Demands Feds Send in Special CDC “Domestic Flu Surveillance Team’; Experts Help Locals Track Which Strains are Hitting, Which Treatment Works Best & Map Out a Plan to Fight Flu Across Areas & Age Groups.” Charles E. Schumer. January 29, 18. https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/in-order-to-help-beat-back-new-york-flu-epidemic-schumer-demands-feds-send-in-special-cdc-domestic-flu-surveillance-team-experts-help-locals-track-which-strains-are-hitting-which-treatment-works-best-and-map-out-a-plan-to-fight-flu-across-areas_age-groups-, retrieved January 29, 2018.

13. Ibid.

14. “Pelosi Statement on Swine Flu Virus.” Nancy Pelosi. April 27, 2009. https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/pelosi-statement-on-swine-flu-virus, retrieved February 4, 2018.

15. “A Betrayal of Our American Values.” Nancy Pelosi. January 29, 2018. https://pelosi.house.gov/news/pelosi-updates/a-betrayal-of-our-american-values, retrieved February 4, 2018.

16. “Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report. 2017-2018 Influenza Season Week 4 ending January 27, 2018.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/index.htm#ILIMap, retrieved February 4, 2018.

17. “Useful Information for Fifth District Residents During a Government Shutdown.” Josh Gottheimer. January 20, 2018. https://gottheimer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=545, retrieved February 4, 2018.

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