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“In the middle of a pandemic, the Trump Administration has worked to dismantle protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions, eliminate Medicare, and threaten women’s reproductive rights.” ~ Harley Rouda #CA48 #Election2020 #Congress 2/17
“We need to improve and expand health care coverage — not dismantle it.” ~ Harley Rouda #CA48 #Election2020 #Congress #healthcare 3/17
“We need to join the rest of the advanced world and finally ensure that health care coverage is a right for every American.” ~ Harley Rouda #CA48 #Election2020 #healthcare 4/17
“We need to make prescription drugs more affordable. We need to improve access to care.” ~ Harley Rouda #CA48 #Election2020 #Congress #PrescriptionDrugCost #healthcare 5/17
#COVID19 isn’t the only health emergency plaguing Orange County. My bipartisan bill to improve our nation’s response to the opioid crisis was signed into law, helping to address the deadly addiction crisis.” ~ Harley Rouda #CA48 #Election2020 #OpiodCrisis 6/17
“I’ll keep reaching across the aisle to find common ground, but I will never compromise on protecting the health of Orange County families.” ~ Harley Rouda #CA48 #Elections2020 #Health 7/17
“Washington is filled with corrupt politicians looking for backroom deals. While serving on the House Oversight and Reform Committee, I’ve rooted out government waste, fraud, and abuse.” ~ Harley Rouda #CA48 #Election2020  #Congress 10/17
“I’ve investigated big chemical executives and crooked Trump administration officials. I’ve questioned anyone and everyone who’s wasted taxpayer dollars and corrupted our institutions.” ~ Harley Rouda #CA48 #Election2020 #Congress 11/17
“I’ll continue to fight for transparency and decency in Washington. Our community needs leaders who will fight government corruption, not crooked career politicians.” ~ Harley Rouda #CA48 #Election2020 #Congress 12/17
“Coastal regions like Orange County are already feeling the effects of the climate crisis.” ~ Harley Rouda #CA48 #Election2020 #Congress #ClimateAction 13/17
“Flooding from sea level rises has destroyed our property, wildfires have threatened our safety and economic security, and extreme heat events are putting our most vulnerable at risk.” ~ Harley Rouda #CA48 #Election2020 #ClimateAction #Congress 14/17
“As the Chair of the Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Environment, I’ve been one of Congress’ biggest environmental leaders.” ~ Harley Rouda #CA48 #Election2020 #ClimateAction #Congress 15/17
“I’ve protected our pristine coastlines from new offshore drilling. I’ve held the Trump Admin accountable...I’ve pushed for solutions to address the climate crisis while incentivizing economic growth in Southern California.” ~ Harley Rouda #CA48 #Election2020 #ClimateAction /17
“The 48th Congressional District is one of the most remarkable places to live in the world. We must do everything we can to ensure our children and future generations can enjoy the pristine natural beauty, drink clean water, and breathe clean air.” ~ Harley Rouda #CA48 17/17

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