ICYMI: The Guardian: “‘Heinous actions’: opposition to Trump, slow to energize, shakes off its slumber”

WASHINGTON – As reported by The Guardian, Punchbowl News, the Associated Press, and Axios, MoveOn helped organize 60 “Congress Works for Us, Not Musk” mobilizations as part of a nationwide effort to hold lawmakers accountable during the February congressional recess. Constituents are voicing their frustration with the growing influence of Elon Musk and Donald Trump over government institutions, demanding that their elected officials prioritize the needs of working families over the agendas of billionaires. Last week, MoveOn-member-led rallies drew large crowds of activists seeking answers from their representatives. Notable actions…

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Mexican Growers Back Letter to US Congress Warning Failure to Reach Agreement on Tomato Imports could slow Approval of USMCA and Threaten Bilateral Agricultural Trade – PRNewswire

Mexican Growers Back Letter to US Congress Warning Failure to Reach Agreement on Tomato Imports could slow Approval of USMCA and Threaten Bilateral Agricultural Trade  PRNewswire WASHINGTON, June 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Trade associations representing most of the tomato growers in Mexico applauded the stance of the chairman of … “us congress” – Google News

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Picking up US Senate seat in Arizona, Democrats ride high on slow roll of wins – TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press

TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press Picking up US Senate seat in Arizona, Democrats ride high on slow roll of winsTwinCities.com-Pioneer PressNEW YORK (AP) — No, it wasn't a blue wave. But a week after the voting, Democrats are riding higher than they thought on election night. As vote counting presses on in several states, the Democrats have steadily chalked up victories across the country …More races go to Democrats, including Senate seat in Ariz.WSFA Democratic Gains in the House Could Climb to 38 SeatsWall Street JournalDemocrats load "subpoena cannon" with 85+ Trump targetsAxiosReutersall…

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