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Lone Star Project @lonestarproject.net · 20d

Check out TX Congressman @repmarcveasey.bsky.social as he puts Gov. Abbott, Ted Cruz, Mayor Johnson, and other Trump mouthpieces on blast for ignoring the real victims of yesterday’s tragic shooting

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Lone Star Project @lonestarproject.net · 15d

Must-read: @dallasnews.com profile of @repmarcveasey.bsky.social 👇

“I have to keep my head in a good place, because of the fight for voting rights & the fight for democracy & the fight for preserving the way of American life as we know it”

Marc Veasey’s political career has been defined by redistricting, voting rights efforts

U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey's career has been propelled by political fights over redistricting. He's now at risk of losing his seat in Congress after Republican...

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Rep. Marc A. Veasey @repmarcveasey.bsky.social · 14d

This is a Republican Shutdown. This is a Republican manufactured health crisis. And without even concept of a plan - they are fleeing town while your healthcare costs sky rocket.

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Rep. Marc A. Veasey @repmarcveasey.bsky.social · Jul 31

Today is the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Social Security Amendments of 1965, which established Medicare and Medicaid.

Nearly 2 million people are going to lose healthcare coverage here in Texas because of the Big Ugly Bill gutting Medicaid. The majority are children.

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Rep. Marc A. Veasey @repmarcveasey.bsky.social · Jul 30

Trump and the Republican cowards want to rig the system because they know they can’t win when every voice counts and every vote matters.

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Rep. Marc A. Veasey @repmarcveasey.bsky.social · Jul 29

Yesterday, hundreds of DFW residents and I spoke out against the racist mid-decade redistricting scheme by Abbott and Trump. We told them emphatically: Hell no, we will not go silently into the night as they try to rig an election before the first ballot has been cast.

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New Dems @newdems.bsky.social · Jul 23

On episode 14 of The-Fly-In, hosts @repgreglandsman.bsky.social & @repmarcveasey.bsky.social welcome New Dem chair @repschneider.bsky.social!

This week, they discuss the damaging tax provisions in Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill, Trump’s costly tariffs, the New Dem vision for the path forward, and more.

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Rep. Marc A. Veasey @repmarcveasey.bsky.social · Jul 23

Republicans on just chose again to protect predators. They voted against my amendment to release all files & letters between Epstein and Larry Nassar.

What are they hiding?

Release the files.

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Rep. Marc A. Veasey @repmarcveasey.bsky.social · Jul 23

My fellow Texas Democrats and I introduced a bill that would direct $15 billion toward disaster relief efforts for Texas following the devastating floods.

I urge Speaker Johnson to bring this to the floor for a vote. Texans desperately need this for emergency support.

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Rep. Marc A. Veasey @repmarcveasey.bsky.social · Jul 23

Where there is smoke, there's🔥. And there is a lot of smoke.

Release the Epstein files.

www.wsj.com/politics/jus...

Exclusive | Justice Department Told Trump in May That His Name Is Among Many in the Epstein Files

Attorney General Pam Bondi told the president that the department also decided to not release more Jeffrey Epstein documents because of the presence of child pornography and the need to protect victim...

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Rep. Marc A. Veasey @repmarcveasey.bsky.social · Jul 23

Redistricting mid-decade is attempt by Trump and Abbott to launch back into Jim Crow by silencing the voices of millions of Texans.

They gutted your Medicaid. They took food away from your kids’ mouths. They can’t win fair and square, so they are going to cheat.

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Rep. Marc A. Veasey @repmarcveasey.bsky.social · Jul 18

As the premier grill master for Congress, I can attest that this is true.

The cost of everyday basics from food to medicine are only rising under President Trump's chaotic policies.

abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory...

Beef prices have soared in the US

Anyone firing up the grill this summer already knows hamburgers and steaks are expensive, but the latest numbers show prices have climbed to record highs

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Rep. Marc A. Veasey @repmarcveasey.bsky.social · Jul 15

Right now Republicans have an opportunity to do the right thing and force the Trump Administration to release the Epstein files. Will they show courage or continue protecting billionaire predators?

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Rep. Marc A. Veasey @repmarcveasey.bsky.social · Jul 14

I just introduced a resolution in Congress demanding
Trump and Bondi release all the Epstein files. NO Republican signed on to cosponsor.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

-CONGRESSMAN MARC A. VEASEY

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Rep. Marc A. Veasey @repmarcveasey.bsky.social · Jul 13

Either Trump and his acolytes fueled the rumors of the significance of these Epstein files to help his campaign, or something is there! That's why on Monday, I’ll introduce a resolution demanding the Trump Administration release all files related to the Epstein case. Put up or Shut up!

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Rep. Marc A. Veasey @repmarcveasey.bsky.social · Jul 11

The largest theft in American history occurred- more than $1 trillion dollars was gutted from Medicaid by Republicans for a tax break to billionaires. @greglandsman.bsky.social and I give you a break down of what you need to know: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Udu...

The Fly-In Special Edition | "Mayday" on the Big, Ugly Bill

YouTube video by NewDemocratCoalition

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Rep. Marc A. Veasey @repmarcveasey.bsky.social · Jul 10

Abbott’s decision to call a special session on redistricting is nothing more than a craven power grab.

Abbott and Trump: Bring it on.

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Rep. Marc A. Veasey @repmarcveasey.bsky.social · Jul 9

Trump's Big Ugly Bill has already started to wreck chaos on Americans health care. Hospitals & clinics are starting to close due to the cuts to Medicaid.

www.klkntv.com/rural-southw...

Rural southwest Nebraska clinic closes, blaming expected Medicaid cuts

McCook-based Community Hospital said it is shutting down its clinic in Curtis, a town of about 900 people.

www.klkntv.com

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Rep. Marc A. Veasey @repmarcveasey.bsky.social · Jul 3

Just got back from 24 hours of voting to defend your health care from Trump’s Big Ugly Bill.

Corrupt. Cowardly. Chaotic. That’s today’s Republican Party. I’m fighting back.

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Rep. Marc A. Veasey @repmarcveasey.bsky.social · Jul 3

My statement regarding the "Big Ugly Bill":

The Republican Party is the party of chaos, corruption, and cowards.

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Rep. Marc A. Veasey @repmarcveasey.bsky.social · Jul 3

We never want to hear Republicans claim they are the party of "fiscal responsibility" ever again.

Rep. Marc A. Veasey @repmarcveasey.bsky.social · Jul 3

We are going to keep fighting.

New Dems @newdems.bsky.social · Jul 3

On this special edition of The Fly-In, @repgreglandsman.bsky.social & Rep. Marc Veasey discuss how Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill will rip away health care, take away food from families, and drive up the deficit all to give billionaires a tax cut.

Available on Substack and wherever you get podcasts.

The Fly-In Special Edition | "Mayday" on the Big, Ugly Bill

YouTube video by NewDemocratCoalition

youtu.be

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Rep. Marc A. Veasey @repmarcveasey.bsky.social · Jul 3

@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social is holding the floor to hold Republicans accountable for their tax scam. They will not pass their "Big Ugly Bill" in the dead of night.

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Rep. Marc A. Veasey @repmarcveasey.bsky.social · Jul 3

It's midnight here in D.C. and I joined @calltoactivism.bsky.social to explain what’s at stake: your health care, our hospitals, keeping the lights on, & feeding our kids.

Make no mistake — the Big Ugly Bill is a corrupt, chaotic, & cowardly attempt by Republicans to give billionaires a tax break.

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Rep. Marc A. Veasey @repmarcveasey.bsky.social · Jul 2

I am on my way to vote against Trump's Big Ugly Bill. This bill is a chaotic and corrupt tax scam to take your Medicaid and give billionaires a tax break.

These cuts affect everyone.

Republicans aren't standing up for their constituents. So Democrats are.

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