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20 Jan, 4 tweets, 2 min read
Georgia Democratic Senator-elect Jon Ossoff at US Capitol for #Inauguration2021 and his US Senate swearing in later today to @nicholaswu12: "This is an affirmation of the democratic process in the United States, the peaceful transfer of power."
Ossoff: "And this is the first day of a process of reuniting this country to defeat COVID-19, rebuild our economy and bring the country together again."
Ossoff on Senate swearing-in today: "Well I'm really looking forward to getting down to work and delivering the kind of investment in public health and vaccine distribution and the direct economic relief that people send us here to fight for."
Senator-elect Ossoff on who will be the senior Senator from Georgia, him or Senator-elect Warnock?

"I think it's up to the Senate parliamentarian."

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22 Jan
Schumer from Senate flr announced timing for 2nd impeachment trial for Donald Trump:
Mon 7pm: House mgrs read impeachment article in Senate
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Schumer:"Jan 6th insurrection at Capitol incited by Donald J Trump was a day none of us will ever forget.We all want to put this awful chapter in our nation's history behind us.But healing & unity only come if there is truth & accountability. And is what this trial will provide."
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22 Jan
Pelosi updates House Democrats in letter on her plans to send the article of impeachment to Senate Monday, pass additional COVID-19 relief, and vote in House early next month to fine members who don't comply w/new security screening to enter House chamber. speaker.gov/newsroom/12221…
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22 Jan
National Guard and the US Capitol Police issue joint statement on current US Capitol security and the treatment of National Guard members: "The National Guard and USCP are united in the common goal to protect the U.S. Capitol and the Congress during this time."
National Guard/USCP: "As with any large security operation, coordination and flexibility are required for all involved."
"The USCP and the National Guard have coordinated their efforts to ensure that National Guardsmen and women are stationed throughout the Capitol Complex are in appropriate spaces within Congressional buildings, including the U.S. Capitol, where they may take on-duty breaks."
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22 Jan
Both Schumer and McConnell today spoke on Senate floor today on the mistreatment of National Guard members last night who are providing security at the US Capitol.
Schumer:"It came to our attention last night that mbrs of the National Guard, after standing on duty to protect the Capitol for Inauguration Day, keeping us safe, were sleeping in parking garages, in cramped quarters, w/o proper space or ventilation. It was utterly unacceptable."
Schumer: "I have told those who run the security of the Capitol that it can never happen again. And I pledge to every National Guard member that it will not happen again."
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22 Jan
Speaker Pelosi officially announces House impeachment managers will deliver the article of impeachment against former President Trump to Senate on Monday:“The article of impeachment for incitement of insurrection by Donald Trump will be delivered to the Senate on Monday, Jan 25."
Pelosi: "Our Constitution and our country are well served by the extraordinary leadership of Lead Manager Jamie Raskin, and Representatives Diana DeGette, David Cicilline, Joaquin Castro, Eric Swalwell, Ted Lieu, Stacey Plaskett, Madeleine Dean and Joe Neguse."
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22 Jan
Senate NOW voting on the confirmation of retired Gen. Lloyd Austin to be President Biden's Defense Secretary.
Mike Lee (R-UT) was the first Senator to vote No on Lloyd Austin's nomination to be President Biden's Defense Secretary. Image
Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) votes No on Lloyd Austin's Defense Secretary nomination.
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