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6 May, 5 tweets, 3 min read
Pleased to introduce the 21st Century Federal Writers' Project Act with @RepTeresaLF to revive the Federal Writers’ Project of the New Deal Era by creating a new grant program to hire America’s unemployed and underemployed writers. lat.ms/3nV5JYI
Throughout #COVIID19, many writers have been laid off or had their work reduced. Our bill will create a new jobs program for these talented individuals while allowing them to capture invaluable American stories that may otherwise go untold. bit.ly/3nTkQBD
The new Federal Writers' Program will be vital to our economic recovery to #BuildBackBetter. Thrilled to have worked with @UCLA Professor @davidkipen on this legislation, and to have the support of so many inspiring professionals in the literary community.
By investing in writers and the collection of stories, we are investing in our future.
Pleased to have the support of State Senator @BenAllenCA for our 21st Century Federal Writers’ Project Act. Thank you for your similar efforts in the California State Legislature to invest in and strengthen the arts community.

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There is no #NationalEmergency. Based on the Trump Administration's own data:

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