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ARCHIVED: Rep. David Trone
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ARCHIVED: Rep. David Trone
@RepDavidTrone
The archived tweets of David Trone, fmr Representative for MD's 6th District (2019-25). This is an inactive account. You can now follow David at @DavidJTrone.
Maryland’s 6th District
Joined January 2019
- Do I really have to write a bill to ban charging prisoners to read?People incarcerated in West Virginia prisons will soon be charged $3 an hour to read books and $15 an hour for video visitation with their families. Prisoners in West Virginia are paid between 4 and 58 cents an hour for their labor. reason.com/2019/11/22/wes…
- I am safe. We have been evacuated. Let me be clear: we will not be stopped by this lawless intimidation.
- 33 days. That’s how long 800,000 workers have been watching @realDonaldTrump hold their paychecks hostage as he tries to force U.S. taxpayers — not Mexico — to pay for his ineffective wall. This isn’t a game, Mr. President. You must re-open government now! #EndTheShutdown
- With $5 billion, we could buy 38 million doses of narcan and fund thousands of medical research grants. Funding a wall is absolutely ridiculous and a waste of money.
00:00 - I have many humanitarian concerns about what is happening in Kashmir. As one of our most important democratic partners, India should practice transparency and religious tolerance. It is absolutely unacceptable to deny entry a United States Senator.
- Today, millions of toxic-exposed veterans anxiously await access to health care benefits. Today, Senate Republicans blocked them on the one yard line because they’re “upset” about a DIFFERENT bill. Today, we call bullshit. Time to put people OVER politics. Pass the #PACTAct.
- Medicare & Medicaid represent a foundational promise to the American people: you deserve to live with dignity. The #TrumpBudget would see America go back on that promise – and that’s why I’m fighting to make sure it doesn’t take effect.
- Let me be clear: I support the Judiciary Committee, which is investigating whether to recommend articles of impeachment, and the five other committees that are working every day to hold this corrupt Administration accountable. The House must follow the facts where they lead.
- Big Oil companies are raising prices at the pump, despite their profits going through the roof. They're jacking up costs under the guise of inflation — but in reality, they're just trying to make a quick buck by #RippingOffAmericans. This isn't inflation, it's corporate greed.
- When women have reproductive freedom, their families and their communities are better off. We need #MenForChoice to stand up in support now more than ever. #StopTheBans
- Replying to @RepDavidTroneWhen I looked up to the House Gallery, I saw @MomsDemand. I was able to vote for this measure - but it's the work from regular people and grassroots organizations who have tirelessly advocated for gun violence prevention that got us here today.
- On #NativeAmericanHeritageDay, we recognize Native Americans as the first people of this nation and celebrate their cultures. Today, and every day, we must acknowledge our history and work towards uplifting Native American voices and communities.
- Two years ago, a deadly assault was waged on our U.S. Capitol and American democracy. The #January6th insurrection is a day we can never forget. As someone who was there that day, I hope all responsible are brought to justice, and I thank the @January6thCmte for their work.
