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June 12, 2017
While the political world and late-night comedians still debate what "covfefe" means, at least one member of Congress is aiming to establish what it stands for.
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Government Transparency
June 12, 2017
Sometimes lawmakers can’t resist trolling Donald Trump. One Democrat is trying to take a misspelled Trump tweet all the way to the House floor.
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Government Transparency
June 12, 2017
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By Laurel Wamsley
In name and in aim, it's a bill for our political moment.
Ladies and gentlemen, Rep. Mike Quigley of Illinois presents: the Communications Over Various Feeds Electronically for Engagement, or COVFEFE Act.
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Government Transparency
June 12, 2017
The true definition of “covfefe,” — born from a deleted, after-midnight tweet from President Trump — remains unsettled, even to the commander in chief, who appeared to mistype it into existence on Twitter last month. But a congressman from Illinois wants to bring new meaning to the word.
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Government Transparency
June 12, 2017
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley introduced legislation called the 'COVFEFE' Act on Monday, aimed at expanding the scope of what is preserved as presidential record to encompass social media.
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Government Transparency
June 9, 2017
Secretary of Housing & Urban Development Ben Carson defended on Thursday proposed cuts to housing programs for low-income people with HIV, making the case “the pie is only so big” for federal government support.
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LGBTQI+ Rights
June 8, 2017
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), who serves on the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement after he questioned HUD Secretary Ben Carson during today’s hearing:
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LGBTQI+ Rights
June 8, 2017
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), who serves on the House Intelligence Committee, released the below statement following former FBI Director James Comey’s testimony:
June 8, 2017
Muslim advocacy groups in Washington, D.C., honored federal lawmakers on both sides of the aisle Thursday for promoting religious pluralism and tolerance at a time of simmering political and social tensions in the U.S. toward Islam and Muslims.
Just over a week into Ramadan, celebrations are overshadowed following at least five terrorist attacks across the globe that have killed hundreds and left even more injured.
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LGBTQI+ Rights
June 8, 2017
So, after arguably the biggest public testimony day in Washington since Watergate, what did we learn from fired FBI chief James Comey?