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Jun 19, 2020 • 4 tweets • 2 min read • Read on X
Juneteenth is a day to celebrate Black culture and history across our Nation. It is an inspiration for this generation & generations to come. And it is a day for allies like myself to pledge to lift up Black Americans year-round and reaffirm our commitment that #BlackLivesMatter
This day came two months after the end of the Civil War & more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, a gap which represents a delay in justice that persists to this day. Recent events in our Nation highlight that we have yet to overcome all the vestiges of slavery.
I’m proud PA is one of 47 states which recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday, and I believe our Nation should recognize this important day in American history as a federal holiday. But this is not a substitute for taking decisive action to protect the lives of Black Americans.
As we celebrate #Juneteenth in the midst of cries for justice, we are called to listen, learn and take action to create change. It is not enough to recognize one important date in history. We must propel our Nation forward toward progress.

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Dec 5, 2023
🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨

After years of work to reestablish Scranton rail, today we've reached a milestone that puts us dramatically closer to restoring the Scranton to New York rail line.

Here's what happened 🧵 Key Step Reached in Restoring Scranton to New York Rail Service.
Today, @RepCartwright and I are announcing a critical step in bringing Amtrak passenger service back to Scranton, thanks to the infrastructure law. The New York - Scranton line will also make stops in NJ, East Stroudsburg, and Mount Pocono. 2/ Proposed New York to Scranton Rail Line.
When finished, the Scranton-New York line will be an economic boost to Northeastern Pennsylvania, bringing in up to $84 million a year in economic activity. /3 What it Means for Northeastern Pennsylvania: $84 million in economic activity generated each year.
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Nov 16, 2023
🚨 BREAKING 🚨

Today, I'm releasing my second greedflation a report, which exposes how big food and agriculture businesses are raising prices on your holiday meals.

🧵 Let's take a look. /1 Just Released A Greedflation Report: Stuffing Their Pockets How Big Food and Agriculture Businesses are Making Your Holiday Meals More Expensive
While inflation has slowed, prices for many holiday staple foods have not. This is due to corporations raising prices above the rate of inflation. /2 What's Going On? Companies that process Americans’ food have increased prices for everyday staple foods faster than the pace of inflation. This type of greedflation will strain family budgets during the holiday season. Chart showing the increase in pork, chicken, and potato prices compared to the rate of inflation.
Let's look at some specifics, while inflation has risen 19% since January 2020 - the prices of chicken, pork, and potatoes have all increased much faster. /3 What Are They Raising Prices On? Since January 2020, inflation overall has risen 19 percent, but... - Chicken prices went up 38% - Pork prices went up 28-30% - Potato prices went up 25%
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Nov 8, 2023
🚨 BREAKING 🚨
 
Today, I'm releasing a report on greedflation that exposes how corporations are making record profits on the backs of American families.
 
🧵Let's talk about it. /1 JUST RELEASED A SPECIAL REPORT ON GREEDFLATION HOW CORPORATIONS ARE MAKING RECORD PROFITS ON THE BACKS OF AMERICAN FAMILIES
While inflation has slowed recently, prices for everyday items have not. That’s because between 2020 and 2022, corporate profits rose by 75 percent—five times as fast as inflation. /2 SO, WHAT IS GREEDFLATION? greedflation noun 1. Corporations raising prices on consumers - not to offset inflation - but to increase their own profits. CORPORATE PROFITS (2012-2023)
What does that mean for families? It means you're paying more for products not just to cover higher costs - but so corporations can pad their profit margins. /3 HOW IT'S IMPACTING FAMILIES The average Pennsylvania family has paid thousands more a year just toward greedflation. $3,194 IN 2021 $3,546 IN 2022
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Jun 8, 2022
I’m a U.S. senator who has done something rare in today’s politics: I’ve changed my position on our nation’s gun laws.

After doing so, I didn’t burst into flames or get run out of town.

That’s how I know others can choose to do the same.🧵 washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/…
I came to Washington in 2007 with the firm belief that to support and honor Pennsylvania’s deep-rooted hunting culture meant that I should not support restrictions on guns.

Then Sandy Hook happened.
The idea that 26 children and educators could be slaughtered in a matter of minutes because a 20-year-old had virtually unfettered access to weapons of war was too much to bear.

So I changed my position. Now, it’s time for many of my colleagues in the Senate to do the same.
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Jun 6, 2022
This morning, I held a roundtable with students in Philadelphia to discuss the impacts of gun violence on their lives and communities and what Congress must do to end this epidemic and save lives. Sen. Casey speaking at the roundtableSen. Casey shaking hands with a roundtable participant
As of 2020, the leading cause of death among children and teens in America is gun violence. It’s a staggering reminder of the breadth and impact of this uniquely American problem.

We cannot simply surrender to this problem.
My Democratic colleagues and I secured $50 million for a new Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevent grant program and the Department of Justice is accepting applications. bja.ojp.gov/funding/opport…
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Nov 21, 2020
URGENT: In its last months in office, the Trump Administration is seeking to deport vulnerable children and their parents from the Berks Family Residential Center and the South Texas Family Residential Center. (thread)
These parents and children fled unspeakable violence in their home countries in Haiti, Central America and South America. For many of them, deportation is tantamount to a death sentence. /2
Included is this group is a girl (15) who fled Honduras after gang members tried to torture, rape, and kill her; a boy (14) who fled domestic violence and human trafficking in Guatemala; a three-year-old who was ripped from his mother’s arms and held captive by gang members... /3
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