Rep. Veronica Escobar
@RepEscobar
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Tejana. Fronteriza. Proudly representing El Paso in the U.S. House of Representatives.
El Paso, TX
Joined December 2018
đ¨ Donald Trump instructed Texas Republicans to engage in a power grab by re-drawing congressional districts in our state.  Now that theyâve published the heavily-gerrymandered map, Iâve heard from a lot of you over the last 24 hours so letâs break down your questions đ§ľ
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Our service members and their families sacrifice so much for our country and the values we hold dearly. To each and every one of our veterans: thank you for service. May we continue to honor you each and every day.
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It was in fact @LeaderJohnThune who voted to steal $186 billion worth of food assistance from 40 million Americans in need so he could give another tax break to billionaires.
.@LeaderJohnThune: "As for the claim that Democrats got some kind of mandate from the American people on Tuesday to continue jeopardizing food stamps for 40 million Americans in need, give me a break! Democrats performed well in three states where Democrats often perform well."
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âWhen I win, I will immediately bring prices down, starting on Day One.â - Donald Trump
Q: Food prices are still going up. Grocery prices are still going up. How do you respond? MIKE JOHNSON: All of the economist have shown that food prices always go up. There's an inflationary level that's built in to grocery prices.
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I thank her, not only for what she has accomplished, but for the example she leaves behind.
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It is one of the greatest honors of my career not just to have served alongside her, but to have learned so much from her. As she steps away from public office, we celebrate a legacy defined by grace, grit, and a profound love of country.
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She has been a North Star for so many, having illuminated a path of progress, compassion, and courage for us all.
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Throughout her decades of service, she has guided our nation through some of its darkest hours and championed transformative legislation that will shape the lives of Americans for generations to come.
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Speaker Pelosi has been the most consequential leader of our time, a history maker, and pillar of unmatched strength, strategy, and brilliance.
Breaking News: Rep. Nancy Pelosi, the only female House speaker, said she would retire in 2027, ending a run as one of the most powerful women in U.S. politics. https://t.co/0FuAGwihJ0
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Trump is withholding SNAP funding, defying a court order and violating the law. Heâll use taxpayer money for his Qatari plane upgrades, Kristi Noemâs two new jets, $40 billion for his buddy in Argentina, but refuses to use available funding for food assistance for Americans.
đ¨đ¨The president appears to be saying he will NOT abide by the court order to release SNAP benefits even though the WH said they would partially release them
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And while videos like these repulse most Americans, Republicans openly mock it. There is no bottom for them. https://t.co/ZPkPG9wXKG
Rep. Lauren Boebert and her boyfriend Kyle Pearcy, a real estate broker from Windsor, Colo., attended a Halloween party dressed in costumes portraying a Mexican woman and an Immigration and Customs enforcement agent, photos obtained by ABC News show. https://t.co/JHpohrEhJo
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Families have been ripped apart and American citizens have been disappeared and hauled away by ICE. Yet Kristi Noem continues to parrot her lies about how the Trump administration is only going after âthe worst of the worst.â
Immigration agents crashed into a U.S. citizen on her way to workâthen dragged her out and arrested her. Her family couldnât find her for hours. She was later released without charges. Read the story: https://t.co/akRpMJQU1Q
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The public should take note that they are more than willing to weaponize hunger for political purposes. We've seen the Trump administration jump through hoops and find billions for Argentina, private planes, and more but refuse to support Americans in need in a time a crisis.
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Last week, federal courts reaffirmed what we knew to be true: withholding SNAP funding is illegal. It should never have taken the courts to require the Trump administration to act and prevent millions of Americans and thousands of El Pasoans from going hungry.
The Trump administration has committed to partially funding SNAP with a $4.65 billion payment, but the funding could take up to several months, officials said. https://t.co/D2PRAbJK5G
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âThe absolute worst part of working at a food bank is when you gotta tell people, 'that's all we got today. We're out.' And you know you can't send them anywhere because they're going to be out, too.â https://t.co/pBWJBgzk0V
npr.org
Food banks have already been contending with higher food prices and increased need. Administrators say demand will skyrocket if federal nutrition benefits stop in a few days because of the government...
Trump and Rubio at the Mar-a-Lago Halloween Party, on day 31 of the shutdown. Official theme is Gatsby and âa little party never killed nobodyâ, weâre told.
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Millions of Americans, including thousands of El Pasoans, will be going hungry starting tomorrow because the president is choosing not to use $6 billion in available emergency SNAP funding. Instead, his focus is on his White House renovations.
Trump: I renovated the Lincoln Bathroom in the White House. It was renovated in the 1940s in an art deco green tile style, which was totally inappropriate for the Lincoln Era. I did it in black and white polished Statuary marble. This was very appropriate for the time of Abraham
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By refusing to accept the responsibility that comes with controlling our ENTIRE government, Republicans have put us on a path to decimate our economy. On top of their One Big Beautiful Bill and tariffs, our economy canât afford to take a $14 billion hit. https://t.co/qbWXwrbo9x
cnbc.com
U.S. senators are pessimistic that they will reach a deal to reopen the federal government.
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So, to be clear: the SNAP cuts coming this week impacting 42 million Americans who will have a harder time putting food on the table are a choice made by an administration that couldnât care less about anything but enriching themselves and their cronies.
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The administration has no problem withholding available SNAP funding while at the same time using your money to fund their warped priorities: Argentina ($40 billion) Modifications to Trump's Qatari plane ($400 million) Kristi Noem's private planes ($170 million)
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Thankfully, various states know the money is there and are suing the administration in order to protect Americans against Trumpâs terrible decision to withhold the funds https://t.co/oRjSYQO5X5
JUST IN: Two dozen states sue Trump administration over impending SNAP cuts https://t.co/ak5BnBTfVm
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"But Congresswoman, Republicans are trying to continue funding SNAP." UmâŚFYI Republicans made massive, permanent cuts to SNAP in their "One Big Beautiful Billâ which will go into effect next year - all to give wealthy Americans massive tax breaks! https://t.co/vg95VxhWOp
cbpp.org
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) has begun publishing guidance outlining how states must begin implementing some of the deepest SNAP cuts from the Republican megabill enacted in July. While there...
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