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Megan O'Rourke

@meganorourke.com

140 followers 12 following 5 posts

Ph.D. Climate Scientist. Labor Leader. Mom of three. Jersey Girl. Running to flip NJ-07 blue and put an end to political dynasties.

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Megan O'Rourke @meganorourke.com · Sep 3

The Constitution defines the Separation of Powers as central to our Democracy. The President wants all the power over the purse and the military.

Senator Andy Kim @kim.senate.gov · Sep 2

Congress approved $4.9 billion in spending for foreign aid. The Trump White House canceled all of it.

Whether he likes it or not, the Congress that you elect decides on spending. These "pocket rescissions” can start with foreign aid, but your education, your roads, your healthcare could be next.

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Megan O'Rourke @meganorourke.com · Aug 11

I may be from Jersey, but the term “bless your heart” came to mind when I saw this from the NRCC.

Looks like I scare them not only because I “believe” in climate change, but because I’m a climate change scientist and know all about it.

I’m not someone Donald Trump wants in Congress.

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Megan O'Rourke @meganorourke.com · Aug 8

Wow - $175K within 24 hours of announcing our campaign in #NJ07! I'm honored to have so much support out of the gate as we build a campaign that fights for families and workers.

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Megan O'Rourke raises over $175,000 in first day as NJ-7 candidate - New Jersey Globe

Megan O’Rourke, who resigned her position as lead climate scientist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture after President Donald Trump attacked her work,

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Megan O'Rourke @meganorourke.com · Aug 7

Just yesterday, Tom Kean Jr. doubled down on his vote to slash Medicaid, food assistance programs and raise health care costs for thousands of NJ families.

My family worked hard but still relied on these programs to make ends meet. That's why I'm running for Congress.

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Megan O'Rourke @meganorourke.com · Aug 7

My name is Megan O’Rourke, and I was born and raised in Jersey.

I've dedicated my life to putting nutritious, affordable food on the table and combatting climate change. I won't stand by while Trump undermines NJ families on a daily basis.

Today, I launched my campaign to flip NJ-07. Join us!

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