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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter

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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter

@RepDexterOR

Mother, physician, and proud U.S. Representative for Oregon's Third Congressional District.

OR-03

Joined December 2024

Congresswoman Maxine Dexter
@RepDexterOR
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Pressure works. Three days ago, I joined lawmakers pressuring the White House to stop its plan to dismantle a $368 million ocean monitoring system that is CRITICAL to understanding climate change and marine ecosystems, including right here off the coast of Oregon. Today, Trump
The New York Times
@nytimes
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Breaking News: The Trump administration is backing off a plan to end an ocean monitoring system critical to understanding climate change. trib.al/PN3U2wc
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Katherine Clark
@WhipKClark
Jun 15
14 years ago, President Obama announced the DACA program. It provided hundreds of thousands of young people the opportunity to live, work, and pursue their dreams in the U.S. I am proud to stand with my @HispanicCaucus colleagues to reaffirm House Democrats’ support for
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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter
@RepDexterOR
Jun 16
We should all be able to agree that the people and organizations dedicated to protecting children deserve the space to do their work without interference. Federal agents attempting to conduct a warrantless search of KIND and other advocacy organizations that serve immigrant
KIND
@supportKIND
Jun 12
On June 11, federal agents visited KIND’s DC headquarters without a warrant in an operation targeting legal service providers for unaccompanied children. Our work to support due process and protect the most vulernable will not be intimidated. 🔗: supportkind.org/press-releases…
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House of Reps. SEEC
@SEEC
Jun 15
Today, SEEC's @RepCasten, @RepDeborahRoss, @RepKamlagerDove, @RepHerbConaway, & @RepDexterOR were warmly welcomed by the President of the European Parliament @EP_President Roberta Metsola. Our members are in Brussels & Strasbourg this week to deepen the relationship between U.S.
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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter
@RepDexterOR
Jun 13
Trump’s name is being removed from the Kennedy Center. Thank you, @RepBeatty for leading with courage and compassion in standing up for the arts and the rule of law.
Emma Uber
@EmmaUber7
Jun 12
Rep. Joyce Beatty, the Democratic congresswoman and Kennedy Center board member who sued her fellow trustees over adding Trump’s name, is here. I asked her what it means to see the crowd gathered outside the arts venue today. Here’s what she told me @CityCast_DC:
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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter
@RepDexterOR
Jun 12
I was honored to celebrate with the Jefferson High School community as ground was broken on this historic, overdue, and critically important investment in our youth and our community. Jefferson High School's legacy is uniquely relevant and inspiring—the students who are welcomed
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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter
@RepDexterOR
Jun 12
When I say tax the rich I’m looking at you, Elon Musk. No one should have this much money.
Elon Musk Becomes the World’s First Trillionaire
From nytimes.com
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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter
@RepDexterOR
Jun 11
If there was ever any doubt, this article should put it to rest. The White House is leading a massive cover-up of the Epstein files, with JD Vance holding meetings in the Situation Room to hide the abuse women and young girls endured. It’s repulsive and egregious. For every
Inside the White House Freakout Over the Epstein Files
From nytimes.com
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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter
@RepDexterOR
Jun 11
This administration has treated children with disgusting cruelty and callousness. After seeing it up close, I had to take action. The Dignity and Due Process for Children Act will establish a floor of legal protections every child in this country should expect. This is a floor.
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Robin Kelly
@RepRobinKelly
Jun 11
Today, I led the @HouseDemocrats in wearing orange to honor Hadiya Pendleton and every life stolen by gun violence. Orange was Hadiya's favorite color, and now, it's a bright beacon for gun violence awareness. We owe survivors more than thoughts & prayers. We owe them action.
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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter
@RepDexterOR
Jun 11
I've seen firsthand how Trump's immigration policies are traumatizing children, all funded by our tax dollars. Babies are being kidnapped. Elementary school children are being sent to court to face judges without the protection of a lawyer. Families are being removed from our
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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter
@RepDexterOR
Jun 11
While the 2026 Portland Rose Festival came to a close this week, you can still enjoy the gorgeous roses throughout our city. Tell us in the comments below—What is your favorite spot in Portland to stop and smell the roses?
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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter
@RepDexterOR
Jun 10
Congratulations to the remarkable Reynolds High School students who have overcome enormous odds to earn a spot at the National Speech and Debate Tournament! They deserve our community’s deepest respect—under the coaching of Valerie Schiller, these youth created a team, won
Reynolds High School debate team on cusp of attending national tournament thanks to outpouring of...
From oregonlive.com
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