“Congressional districts should be drawn around communities, not political interests. Politicians in states like New York and Texas should not be able to choose their elected representatives.
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Representative • New York, District 17
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“Of the 435 seats in Congress, roughly 35 seats are swing seats, or seats that require anybody who wants to win or wants to govern to be able to talk to the middle. Unfortunately, we are in a system that is not designed for that.
“I support putting money back in the pockets of hardworking Americans. The question is, how do you pay for it?
“I pledge my allegiance to my constituents, which I always have. … The truth is that the president and I don't always agree. And that's OK.
“No. Anytime you are at war or in a military escalation, it is certainly not 'small potatoes.' It is serious. I think we all recognize that.
“I have been working to exempt healthcare workers from this fee that only exacerbates the current staffing shortages in healthcare. That's why I introduced the bipartisan H-1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act. While we continue to push this legislation through Congress, this ruling is welcome news.