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Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon

@scanlon.house.gov

Representing Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District. Member of @democrats-judiciary.house.gov and House Rules.

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Pa. State Trooper shot and killed at Chester Co. traffic stop, officials say Jesse Nathan Elks shot and killed Pennsylvania State Trooper Timothy O'Connor in Honey Brook, Pa., and then took his own life, officials said.

Corporal Timothy O'Connor was senselessly killed in the line of duty in Chester County last night.

This is a tragedy for our state, for our law enforcement community.

My heart goes out to his loved ones grieving this unthinkable tragedy.
www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/p...

09.03.2026 20:13 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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On International Women's Day, we honor the strength, leadership, and contributions women have made to our world, including those that have gone unseen. We commit to continuing the fight for equity for all women.

08.03.2026 22:33 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Today, I'm thinking of John Lewis and those who had the courage and moral clarity even in the face of danger.

08.03.2026 16:29 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It has been 61 years since Bloody Sunday, the march for voting rights from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, that was stopped by state troopers who beat and tear-gassed marchers. That day’s violence generated outrage across our country, which was a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement.

08.03.2026 16:29 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ever since my children were small, I've loved reading with kids! I celebrated Read Across America Day at DCIU with Early Childhood Education learners who did their best to make a Serious Goose laugh, making funny faces, silly voices, and even dinosaur sounds!

06.03.2026 21:50 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro joins other states challenging Trump’s latest swing at global tariffs The lawsuit marks the 21st time Shapiro has filed or joined a legal case against President Donald Trump since he returned to office last year.

Pennsylvanians can't afford the President's illegal tariffs.
www.inquirer.com/politics/pen...

05.03.2026 22:51 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I will be voting yes on the War Powers Resolution in the House today.

05.03.2026 21:00 πŸ‘ 49 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My statement on Secretary Noem's firing:

05.03.2026 19:49 πŸ‘ 5048 πŸ” 1364 πŸ’¬ 298 πŸ“Œ 72
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Despite Promises, Veterans Affairs Department Cut Thousands of Roles for Doctors and Nurses

This administration is willing to spend billions sending Americans to war, but when veterans return and need a doctor's visit, "money's too tight."

Our veterans are suffering because this administration is cutting funding and jobs for those who provide medical care.

They deserve better.

05.03.2026 18:26 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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The White House has not explained why it started a war with Iran, and Senate Republicans haven’t demanded any answers.

They're letting the President's bombing campaign continue, which will cost Americans billions and, as administration officials have said, likely more American lives.

05.03.2026 01:05 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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DHS's federal agents shot and killed two Americans in Minnesota.

ICE and CBP shouldn't get another cent from American Taxpayers until there's accountability.

Republicans on the Rules Committee refused to vote for an amendment to fund all of DHS except ICE and CBP because they don't care.

04.03.2026 01:57 πŸ‘ 35 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 1
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We saw ICE and CBP agents shoot and kill two American citizens in the street. There must be accountability.

Kristi Noem and DHS cannot continue to terrorize American communities and violate our civil liberties.

DC Republicans shut the government down because they refuse to rein in ICE.

04.03.2026 01:53 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Americans who need consular assistance can call 24/7 at +1-202-501-4444 (from abroad) and +1-888-407-4747 (from the U.S. and Canada).

04.03.2026 01:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The State Department is urging Americans currently in the Middle East to enroll in the State Department’s STEP program in order to receive the most recent updates and information, link here: mytravel.state.gov/s/step and follow all advisories from @TravelGov.

04.03.2026 01:12 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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If the White House cannot even tell Congress or the American people why they started a war, do we really think they have a legitimate strategy for conducting or ending that war?

04.03.2026 01:04 πŸ‘ 36 πŸ” 18 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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American service members have died, reports say that we've already spent over $1 billion on this illegal war with Iran, and the President doesn't have a plan.

We are in a war, and the President doesn't have a plan to keep Americans safe.

04.03.2026 01:01 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 18 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Holi to everyone celebrating the festival of colors, signifying the triumph of good over evil in PA-05!

03.03.2026 21:56 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Oil and Natural Gas Prices Extend Rally as Iran Attacks Escalate

Who could have predicted that starting a war in the Middle East would raise energy prices?

Everyone!

I guess the President's promise to "lower costs" and "no more foreign wars" was a lie.

03.03.2026 18:18 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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DHS is trying to intimidate Americans who are exercising their First Amendment rights to observe or record ICE's lawless behavior legally.

It's un-American and a clear loser in court.

03.03.2026 17:25 πŸ‘ 32 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

And unlike other countries, this administration has failed to coordinate evacuation efforts for its citizens, leaving Americans in danger after starting a war no one asked for.

It's unconscionable.

03.03.2026 16:51 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This administration failed to warn Americans in the Middle East of the need to leave the region until YESTERDAY, when commercial flights were already scarce.

03.03.2026 16:51 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Americans in the Middle East who need emergency assistance can contact the State Department Consular Affairs 24/7 from +1-202-501-4444 (if abroad) or +1-888-407-4747 (from the U.S. or Canada).

03.03.2026 00:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Update from the State Department to Americans in the Middle East: depart from the following countries now.

You can receive security alerts for each specific country on that Embassy’s website, on Travel.State.gov, or across social media @TravelGov.

03.03.2026 00:48 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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I wish everyone joy as they celebrate Purim with their loved ones!

Chag Purim Sameach!

03.03.2026 00:44 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Americans don't want war.

They want affordable healthcare, groceries, and energy.

The Trump administration cut billions of dollars from programs that lower costs for Americans.

Now they want taxpayers to fund another war in the Middle East with no exit strategy in sight.

02.03.2026 19:23 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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I visited Cheyney University β€” the oldest HBCU in the nation β€” to meet with leadership, faculty, and students about the challenges facing higher-ed institutions and to hear how Cheyney is working to enhance the student experience through internships and other workforce development efforts on campus.

02.03.2026 19:18 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Donald Trump has done nothing to prove that his military actions in Iran β€” unauthorized by Congress β€” make Americans safer or the region more stable.

The people of Iran deserve peace and democracy, but the United States must support these goals without plunging our nation into another endless war.

28.02.2026 14:25 πŸ‘ 36 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 3
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In less than a year, Trump erased 12 years of solvency for the trust fund that pays for Medicare Part A | Fortune The CBO estimates that benefit reductions would start at 8% in 2040 and steadily climb to a 10% cut by 2056.

DC Republicans' Big Ugly Bill didn't JUST cut healthcare for millions of Americans.

It also hurts your Social Security and Medicare.
fortune.com/2026/02/23/h...

27.02.2026 19:24 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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I was honored to address Faithful Resistance: A Public Witness for Immigrant Justice, an interfaith & ecumenical gathering of >1,200 leaders who united for a day of worship & peaceful advocacy at the Capitol to call upon this admin for humane treatment of immigrants, refugees, & asylum seekers.

25.02.2026 19:16 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Instead of listening to the President's lies, I'm here at the People’s State of the Union to talk about how this administration's effort to put the rich and powerful above the needs of Americans is impacting you.

25.02.2026 01:19 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0