An unspeakable moment in our history occurred on Wednesday. 3,124 Americans lost their lives to COVID-19 — the single deadliest day since the pandemic began. Americans are dying and families are mourning every day a loved one that is no longer with them. 1/5
In the next three weeks, we are expected to lose over 300,000 Americans. A vaccine is on the way, but it will take time. 2/5
But Congress has no more time to finally get a COVID-19 funding package for desperate Americans who are on the verge of eviction and suffer from food insecurity. 3/5
We can not end this session without passing a COVID-19 funding package for Americans! Finally, we cannot ignore Dr. Osterholm, a leading scientist who warns us in this upcoming holiday season that we must stay in ... 4/5
very, very small groups to stop the catastrophic spread of COVID-19 and the rising death count. 5/5
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(1/4) .@JacksonLeeTX18 thoughts and prayers go out to the families who are victims of the horrific explosion in Northwest Houston this morning. I offer my heartfelt condolence to the families whose loved one’s were loss. #HOUSTONnews
(2/4) .@JacksonLeeTX18 I have called the Governor’s office and FEMA to request a disaster declaration and to find the cause of this tragic incident #houstonnews
(3/4) .@JacksonLeeTX18 Thanks to our brave #FirstResponders who always place their lives in harms way to save others. This site is in my district, and I plan to visit it today and try to help as many impacted as possible #houstonnews#firefighters#police
I am disappointed by the President’s decision to abstain from participating in next week’s impeachment inquiry. The decision to abstain is especially disappointing given the fact that at every juncture of this inquiry, this President and his team have complained about the...
...alleged failure of the House of Representatives to afford due process to the President. But when given the opportunity to appear on Wednesday’s hearing with experts in constitutional law, he declined. And, ahead of Monday’s hearing, he has again declined...
...The House of Representatives will continue to perform its solemn duty to pursue the facts and afford to all before it the due process due to anyone. No one should be denied due process just as no one is above the law.