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I have a message for President Trump: the money you are withholding from the SNAP program is not yours to withhold. It belongs to the American taxpayers.
Release the funds now.
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Congresswoman Hillary Scholten
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Congresswoman Hillary Scholten
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Proudly serving Michigan’s Third Congressional District. Member of @TransportDems, @HSBCDems, and @NewDemCoalition. Vice Chair of @DemWomenCaucus.
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☀️ It may not officially be summer yet, but Michigan's warmer temperatures, rising humidity, and the potential for thunderstorms are already making themselves known. With forecasts calling for rain and storms across the state this week, now is a great time to take a few simple
- My office is seeking a veteran or Gold Star Family member to join our team through the Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program. This paid, two-year position in our Grand Rapids district office is a unique opportunity to continue serving West Michigan and helping constituents
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63 years ago, the Equal Pay Act was signed into law. The landmark law requires that men and women receive equal pay for equal work. Yet, we know the wage gap still persists for far too many women. We will keep fighting.
- Our servicewomen deserve to be honored every year. Not just when Democrats are in the majority. Thank you to the brave women who have fought to defend our country. We are grateful for your service.
00:00 - From Washington to West Michigan, Straight Talk With Scholten breaks down the issues that matter. Subscribe on YouTube.
- No glove? No problem. We still caught a great night at the Congressional Baseball Game. ⚾️ Team Scholten was out in full force, and I couldn’t think of a better way to spend the evening than cheering alongside my two boys.
- Team Scholten’s fall internship application is now live! If you are a college student or recent grad looking for a great experience serving West Michiganders, visit repscholten.us/intern to apply.
- Today, I joined my colleagues in the @DemWomenCaucus to honor the brave women who have served our country. Our servicewomen and women veterans have earned our gratitude and respect. They should never have to fight for the recognition they deserve. I’ll always stand up for those
- I'm honored to have been recognized by Leader Jeffries as a leader on affordability and appointed co-lead for goods and groceries on the House Democrats' Affordability Task Force. West Michiganders deserve lower costs at the checkout line, and I'm ready to get to work finding
- Congresswoman Hillary Scholten repostedFor 28 years, we've honored servicewomen and veterans at an annual bipartisan wreath laying. This year, the event, traditionally at Arlington National Cemetery, was canceled because of an Executive Order from Trump banning 'diversity events.’ So today we honored servicewomen
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🚨🚨Mike Johnson just said the quiet part out loud. Republicans are gearing up to cut Medicare and Social Security. He's called for raising the retirement age and tried to create a commission to cut benefits behind closed doors. We stopped him before, and we'll stop him again!GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson was just caught on tape spilling the beans: if Republicans control the House next year there will be cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. We can't let that happen.
00:00 - Border security and accountability should go hand in hand. In this week's Straight Talk with Scholten, I explain why I believe Congress can strengthen our immigration system while also demanding transparency, oversight, and responsible use of taxpayer dollars. Watch the full
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