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Congressman Bob Brady

@BobBradyPHL

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@PHLDems Chairman, Leader of #WestPhilly ’s 34th Ward, @America250 Commissioner, 22-Year @Penn Professor, 53-Year Carpenter, Ret. U.S. Congressman. #FlyEaglesFly

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@BobBradyPHL
Congressman Bob Brady
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@jaketapper I’ve known the owner of the Four Seasons Total Landscaping since I was a kid! What a #Philly Moment! My T-Shirt is already on the way!
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@imillhiser Remember that time when @BarackObama was Black and it was an 8-year long scandal? 💯
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Congressman Bob Brady
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@MaggieJOK You’re not the first Democratic Committeeperson to be accused by a neighbor of baby eating or other absurdist atrocities by the #QAnon Cultists. It’s happening here in Philadelphia too. Thank God for your sense of humor Maggie! You make our Party Proud. 💙🇺🇸✊
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No, but we do have a great history of taking out monarchs.
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Donald J. Trump
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“Philadelpiha has got a rotten history on election integrity.” @Varneyco @FoxBusiness
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4 years
Philadelphia is turning out big for the Biden-Harris ticket already—400k have already requested ballots, and nearly 200k Dems have returned theirs. Plus long lines at the election offices across the City. The Dem machine in Philly is working! cc: @costareports
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Congressman Bob Brady
4 years
Racism is alive and well in America. Right outside your local @Walmart in fact:
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My God
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If the GOP wins Congress, we'll have a sequel to Groundhog Day. Instead of a TV weatherman discovering the meaning of life, a senator from Kentucky will take your health coverage... I would rather see the one about how Democrats are fighting #ForThePeople .
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4 years
@RepBrendanBoyle @tedcruz @tedcruz is a *Total Psycho* - he’s not fit to serve and he needs to be censured. He’s literally a danger to this country.
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@BobBradyPHL
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8 years
I am deeply concerned by the report of Russian interference in the US election. I am calling for an immediate bipartisan probe.
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5 years
@jamiroqueer @phillyTRU Dumbest, most embarrassing thing I’ve seen all day.
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3 years
I’m proud to announce my endorsement—and @PHLDems ’s endorsement—of my former colleague, @ConorLambPA . He has put in the time, energy, and commitment to earn our endorsements, and votes. I know he’ll continue to go everywhere and talk with everybody.
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Congressman Bob Brady
7 years
I am ashamed to be a member of the US House of Representatives on a day when we have yet another school massacre. I'm disgusted and embarrassed that we can’t protect our children. It's a total disgrace.
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@BobBradyPHL
Congressman Bob Brady
8 years
Currently protesting on the House floor-our nation deserves a vote on gun control legislation including my bill supporting local gun laws.
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Congressman Bob Brady
8 years
@HouseGOP is blocking the public from entering the House Gallery to keep them from seeing this protest. Disgraceful. #NoBillNoBreak
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@BobBradyPHL
Congressman Bob Brady
4 years
@realDonaldTrump send in the clowns ( @EricTrump , @RudyGiuliani , Bozo, Pennywise, etc.) That won’t stop us from COUNTING EVERY VOTE!
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@BobBradyPHL
Congressman Bob Brady
7 years
The main investigator of the Russian attack on election has been fired. Now, we need an independent special prosecutor more than ever.
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@BobBradyPHL
Congressman Bob Brady
8 years
President Trump’s outrageous claim that millions of people have voted illegally is unconscionably dangerous to the future of our democracy.
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Congressman Bob Brady
7 years
How many times are we going to say "Our hearts and prayers are with the families of those killed" before we take action on gun reform?
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Congressman Bob Brady
3 years
Always happy to roll out the welcome wagon for our friend and @POTUS , @JoeBiden . Thanks for the ride to the Constitution Center and for a moment to relive our @Amtrak commute good ol’ days! Welcome Back to Philly Joe! #Biden #VotingRightsAct #VoterSuppression
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Congressman Bob Brady
7 years
House GOP voted to make America sick again. I was proud to vote against this bill that takes away the right of healthcare. It's a sad day.
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Congressman Bob Brady
6 years
I am appalled by the disgraceful Trump policy of ripping babies out of their mothers’ arms. Let Mike Pence know how you feel too by bringing a pair of children's shoes to the Rittenhouse Hotel tonight at 5pm for a protest.
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@BobBradyPHL
Congressman Bob Brady
8 years
I am proud to cosponsor @RepJerryNadler 's #ResolutionofInquiry #HRes111 . We demand answers to the questions about Trump's ties to Russia.
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@BobBradyPHL
Congressman Bob Brady
7 years
I’m voting against the #GOPTaxScam because it takes away health coverage for 13 million Americans and raises everyone else’s premiums by 10%
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Congressman Bob Brady
4 years
@JennaEllisEsq Classless, attention-seeking, supposed “Christian” says what? 🤡 You guys can stay over in the corner attacking doctors during a pandemic. The rest of us will be over here wiping the floor with your boss on Election Day. #RespectforRachel
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@BobBradyPHL
Congressman Bob Brady
7 years
Congratulations @Eagles . You brought it home. #Lombardiinphilly
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Congressman Bob Brady
7 years
Trump has once again shared his core feelings by choosing to defend racists and those who support Nazism rather than the American people.
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Congressman Bob Brady
8 years
No one with well-documented ties to white nationalism like Steve Bannon should be working in the White House. #NoHateinWhiteHouse
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Congressman Bob Brady
4 years
Proud to team up with @BrianSimsPA & @6abc today to help our friend @vote4alvarez deliver food to hungry immigrant families!
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Congressman Bob Brady
7 years
Trump's decision to end #DACA is heartless and irresponsible. Destroying the lives of young Americans doesn't help America.
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Congressman Bob Brady
7 years
I am opposed to the Trump #NetNeutraility plan. I continue to support fair access to the internet for everyone.
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Congressman Bob Brady
7 years
I joined 195 @HouseDemocrats in demanding Trump end his efforts to sabotage & undermine Americans’ access to affordable, quality healthcare.
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Congressman Bob Brady
8 years
Thank you President Obama. #ObamaFarewell
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5 years
Remember that time when Obama was Black and it was an 8-year long scandal?
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2 years
Damn right
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7 years
It was great to meet with representatives of the Human Rights Campaign. @HRC Thanks for all the hard work you do on behalf of so many!
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Congressman Bob Brady
7 years
Carmella Hernandez is a Mexican immigrant who is fleeing awful violence. She is living in sanctuary at the Church of the Advocate with her four children. Today, I announced that I will introduce a Private Bill asking for Permanent Resident status for the family. #CarmelaLibre
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@BobBradyPHL
Congressman Bob Brady
4 years
Philly is bringing this home.
@StreetForPA
Sharif Street
4 years
As Pennsylvania counties continue to count mail-in ballots, we have been monitoring the returns. Based on the reported remaining ballots, we maintain the belief that Joe Biden is on track to win Pennsylvania and the presidency.
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2 years
We must act. We must codify Roe into law. @JohnFetterman to win a pro-choice majority in the Senate. And @JoshShapiroPA to veto anti-women bills from PA’s Republican-controlled destructive legislature. 1pm today at National Constitution Center. Rally to Defend Abortion RIGHTS!
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Congressman Bob Brady
8 years
Our mothers, daughters, & sisters deserve their fair share. It’s time to close the pay gap. #EqualPayDay
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Congressman Bob Brady
6 years
No executive order could ever reverse the psychological trauma inflicted upon these children who were stripped from their parents’ arms at the border. We must work to create immigration policy that protects families.
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Congressman Bob Brady
4 years
@JohnKingCNN @wolfblitzer PHILADELPHIA IS A CONSOLIDATED CITY-COUNTY!
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3 years
Always reppin’ my team #GoBirds 🦅
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Congressman Bob Brady
7 years
As Americans we can never stop standing up and denouncing violence and bigotry. We must band together to fight the scourge of hate.
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Congressman Bob Brady
4 years
The will of the American People must be respected by the President. Philadelphia doesn’t steal elections - we win them. #2020Elections
@BeccaBarry
Rebecca Barry
4 years
“It’s embarrassing!” Congressman @BobBradyPHL gives his reaction to Donald Trump’s threats to take legal action over the electoral process in Pennsylvania #Election2020
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Congressman Bob Brady
7 years
I joined federal lawsuit challenging President Trump’s violation of Constitution’s anti-corruption clause.
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Congressman Bob Brady
7 years
The decision by the Trump Administration to withdraw from the #ParisClimateDeal is simply irresponsible.
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Congressman Bob Brady
7 years
I strongly condemn the racist comments made by Donald Trump. The comments were classless, un-American, and beneath the dignity of his office
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Congressman Bob Brady
8 years
I will be on @CNNnewsroom with @CarolCNN to discuss President Trump’s outrageous claim that millions of people voted illegally.
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Congressman Bob Brady
6 years
I have selected the artwork of Danelly Cabrera, a 10th grade student at Frankford High to represent the 1st District in the 2018 Congressional High School Art Competition. Miss Cabrera utilized digital media to create her artwork, entitled “Double Exposure"
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Congressman Bob Brady
7 years
To the students who are making their voices heard: I hear you. I support you. I will fight for you. #EnoughIsEnough
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Congressman Bob Brady
8 years
Today marks the 72nd anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. On this #InternationalHolocaustRemembranceDay and every day we #NeverForget
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Congressman Bob Brady
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@HelenGymAtLarge
Helen Gym
4 years
I'm proud to stand with staff at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in their efforts to form a union: @PMA_Union . Our letter of support, signed by many of my colleagues, which we sent to the museum's board of trustees👇
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Congressman Bob Brady
4 years
I don’t know how many times this has to be said, but rampant vote-by-mail fraud is not a thing. It’s just not. Here’s a pretty good thread dismantling this idiocy.
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danielle
4 years
@kirby_n8 If you’re trying to make a big stretch comparing cheating on quizzes to voting, I’d have to point out that online voting is extremely rare and reserved mostly for military members. Considering you didn’t fully answer my question, I’m going to leave with you with this...
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Congressman Bob Brady
8 years
#TrumpCare ’s cuts to Medicaid will hurt working families, children, Americans with disabilities, and seniors. #PayMoreForLess
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Congressman Bob Brady
7 years
I am calling on the @FCC to delay the vote to repeal #NetNeutrality .
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Congressman Bob Brady
2 years
Thanks to Sen. Tartaglione and @AntBellmon for putting together a great event. It’s always a good time with our next LG @AustinDavisPA
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Congressman Bob Brady
8 years
It’s shameful that the @HouseGOP is undermining Medicare in order to provide tax cuts to the wealthy. #TrumpCare #PayMoreForLess
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Congressman Bob Brady
4 years
Umm 😳 Here’s a wild idea: How about we *not* elect folks who brag about finally visiting the “vacation house of the Führer” to Congress. Support @ColMorrisDavis instead. #NC11
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Moe Davis (U.S. Air Force, Retired)
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Hitler’s vacation retreat is not on my bucket list. #NC11
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4 years
PHILLY PUT @JoeBiden OVER THE TOP! We did it!!! JOE BIDEN WON!
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Congressman Bob Brady
7 years
The government should be open & working for the American people. Instead, the @HouseGOP & @SenateGOP chose to bring about the #TrumpShutdown
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Congressman Bob Brady
7 years
Nearly 900 patriotic DREAMers who are currently serving our nation in uniform deserve a permanent solution. #ProtectDREAMers
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Congressman Bob Brady
8 years
This action may be a death sentence for them and is an example of how brain dead policy is dangerous and destructive
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Congressman Bob Brady
7 years
My thoughts and prayers are with Rep. Scalise and all those affected this morning. I am thankful for the bravery of the US Capitol Police.
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Congressman Bob Brady
8 years
Fair wages & union rights are the bedrock of the middle class. #povertydoesntfly #fightfor15
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Congressman Bob Brady
7 years
I am pleased that Democrats were able to fight off attempts to legislate cutting Federal funds to so-called ‘sanctuary cities’.
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Congressman Bob Brady
8 years
Thanks @AARPPA for your support!
@AARPPA
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Thank you . @RepBrady for opposing the health care bill that would have increased costs & risks for older Pennsylvanians.
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5 years
We have separation of powers. He’s completely unhinged.
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Palmer Report
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Trump just threatened to forcibly shut down the House and Senate. Hint: he can't do this.
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Congressman Bob Brady
7 years
Today, I joined @RepDwightEvans , @CongBoyle , @PhillyMayor , @Darrell_Clarke , and @CouncilwomanJLB at a @ProjectHOME facility to highlight the need for federal funding to support critical safety net programs. Trump's budget harms our most vulnerable and that is simply unacceptable.
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Congressman Bob Brady
4 years
@RepCohen My main man from Memphis! Miss you! We’re gonna win this thing and do it the right way! Let @realDonaldTrump send in the clowns - We will continue to count every vote!
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Congressman Bob Brady
4 years
Rest in Power, friend. Your legacy guides millions in a movement you dedicated your life to. And we’ll keep up the good trouble, with you in our hearts and minds.
@repjohnlewis
John Lewis
4 years
59 years ago today I was released from Parchman Farm Penitentiary after being arrested in Jackson, MS for using a so-called "white" restroom during the Freedom Rides of 1961.
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7 years
Every day, Philly welcomes refugees who help our city thrive. On World Refugee Day, I stand #WithRefugees in our city of brotherly love.
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Congressman Bob Brady
6 years
John McCain honorably served our nation for decades. The loss of his voice is a loss that will be felt around the globe. My deepest condolences to his family.
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6 years
Thank you for the opportunity to represent you in Washington. Serving the people of Pennsylvania’s First District has been the honor of a lifetime. 2/2
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Congressman Bob Brady
8 years
Horrified by hateful attack on the LGBT pride flag in @uscapitol -It's an attack on entire LGBT community and American values #standwithLGBT
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Congressman Bob Brady
8 years
Today I was reelected Democratic leader of the @HouseAdm_Dems . Gratified by support of my colleagues and honored by @NancyPelosi nomination.
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Congressman Bob Brady
8 years
A big congratulations to my staffer Colleen Carlos, the recipient of Women in Government Relations' 2017 Congressional Staff Award! @WGRDC
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Congressman Bob Brady
1 year
Right back at you @MrErnestOwens ! Never say never! I appreciate it. - BB
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Ernest Owens
1 year
In 2023, anything can happen. It was great speaking with you today, Congressman Bob Brady.
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Congressman Bob Brady
7 years
Proud to support the Muhammad Ali Expansion Act, which extends boxing protections in current law to Mixed Martial Arts. @MMAFA
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Congressman Bob Brady
6 years
Anti-semitism has no place in our world. I condemn today's act of hate. My deepest condolences to the victims and their families.
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Congressman Bob Brady
7 years
Pleased Judge Orrick issued preliminary injunction to block Trump’s threat to strip funding from so called sanctuary cities like Phila. 1/2
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Congressman Bob Brady
4 years
You don’t get to incite a riot, a mob break-in and trashing of the Capitol, and keep your Twitter account. There needs to be rules. And the President should have to follow them like we all do. #TrumpBanned #BanTrumpFromTwitter #25AmendmentNow #CoupAttempt
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Congressman Bob Brady
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Proud to stand with @AFTunion opposing #HR38 . This bill jeopardizes the health, well-being and safety of our communities. #OpposeCCR
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Congressman Bob Brady
7 years
Vital position to combat anti-Semitism hasn’t been filled at State Department. I sent a letter to President Trump urging immediate action.
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Congressman Bob Brady
7 years
Appointment of special counsel to oversee Russia/Trump is right decision but we still need independent commission.
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Congressman Bob Brady
8 years
I am saddened and outraged by the hateful destruction at Mount Carmel Jewish cemetery.
@FarFarrAway
Stephanie Farr
8 years
NE Det Capt. Shawn Thrush toured Jewish cemetery where 75-100 headstones were toppled. "It's beyond belief," he said
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Congressman Bob Brady
7 years
Deeply saddened for the passing of Lieutenant Matthew Letorneau. Praying for his family, friends, and all members of the @PhillyFireDept .
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Congressman Bob Brady
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#BirthControl is vital to women’s health & equality. Bosses shouldn’t interfere with women’s access to it #NotMyBossBusiness
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Congressman Bob Brady
4 years
Happy to join @StreetForPA @malcolmkenyatta and @TheDemocrats today to DEMAND EVERY VOTE BE COUNTED!
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Congressman Bob Brady
2 years
@JoshShapiroPA @AustinDavisPA @JohnFetterman ✅ 4 Champions of Working People to City Council ✅ Take back the State House! ✅ I’m proud to be the nation’s longest-serving Party Chair & working my 54th year as a Democratic Committeeman. It’s a great time to be a #PADem !
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Congressman Bob Brady
8 years
I applaud #SCOTUS decision to deny guns to domestic abusers. It's time Republicans stop blocking @HouseDemocrats efforts to end gun violence
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Congressman Bob Brady
7 years
Pleased PA received extension for REAL ID through October 10, 2018. Current PA IDs will allow you to board commercial aircraft through then.
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Congressman Bob Brady
4 years
I’d wish @KamalaHarris good luck, but I know this fierce force of nature won’t need it. So instead I’ll give my early condolences to Mike Pence. Give em’ Hell #Kamala . #Debates2020
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Congressman Bob Brady
4 years
One of the many reasons I support @JoeBiden is that he 100% knows what he’s doing. Let’s bring competency back to the White House. #JoeWillLeadUs #BidenTownHall
@chrislongview
Florida Chris
4 years
if you didn't watch the #BidenTownHall , you are no longer allowed to say that @JoeBiden doesn't have sound policies and a good understanding of them. this is fantastic.
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Congressman Bob Brady
7 years
Today, I am remembering 1963 and the #MarchOnWashington for equality of African Americans. Thank you to all those who fight for the dream.
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Congressman Bob Brady
8 years
My thoughts and prayers are with those injured in today's @SEPTA crash in Upper Darby. Glad to hear no life threatening injuries. @UDPolice
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Congressman Bob Brady
8 years
On #MLKDAY we remember the work and sacrifice of Dr. King. We honor him by our service, our voice, and our action.
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Congressman Bob Brady
7 years
Immigrants who come as family are workers, entrepreneurs, caregivers, teachers, and neighbors. #ValueOurFamilies #NoFamilyBan
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Congressman Bob Brady
10 years
Instead of wasting taxpayer dollars on this lawsuit against the President, the GOP should pass the Fair Minimum Wage Act! #DoYourJobHouseGOP
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Congressman Bob Brady
4 years
Great to see 21st Ward Committeeman Tarik Khan ( @InclusionPhilly ) given a national platform to shead light on our frontline health care workers!
@TheDemocrats
The Democrats
4 years
Our health care workers are at the frontlines, putting their own health and safety at risk every day to keep us safe. As they fight to protect us, Donald Trump is failing to protect them. Thank you to our health care workers. Democrats will continue to fight for you.
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