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Kweisi Mfume @repkweisimfume.bsky.social · 2d

Read the full letter urging financial regulators to protect federal workers during the shutdown by clicking the link below.👇🏾

🔗 bit.ly/46OWd1m

#GovernmentShutdown #EconomicJustice #Congress

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Kweisi Mfume @repkweisimfume.bsky.social · 2d

They should not be forced into financial hardship because Republicans in the Congress refuse to take the action necessary to re-open the government while preventing American healthcare premiums from skyrocketing.

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Kweisi Mfume @repkweisimfume.bsky.social · 2d

Federal workers and contractors are regular, hard-working Americans who have bills to pay and financial obligations to meet.

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Kweisi Mfume @repkweisimfume.bsky.social · 3d

#PeaceDeal #Ceasefire #Israel #Gaza #ReleaseTheHostages

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Kweisi Mfume @repkweisimfume.bsky.social · 3d

Congratulations to all involved in succeeding to broker the ceasefire agreement and the return of the remaining hostages. As a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee we will work with all parties involved to build a lasting peace, both in Israel & in Gaza.

Israel and Hamas agree on the 'first phase' of Gaza ceasefire deal

Israel and Hamas have agreed to the "first phase" of a ceasefire deal intended to end the devastating Gaza war that unleashed the deadliest fighting ever between Israelis and Palestinians.

www.npr.org

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Kweisi Mfume @repkweisimfume.bsky.social · 4d

We want to make sure that health care costs across Maryland are not doubled, that Medicaid & Medicare cuts are reversed, & that all federal employees are returned to their jobs. And because we want to keep the skies safe we must make sure that our air traffic controllers, among others, are paid NOW!

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Kweisi Mfume @repkweisimfume.bsky.social · 4d

It's a shame that, over a week into this MAGA shutdown, we are standing here at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in protest because Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to allow the House of Representatives to meet to do the people’s work.

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Kweisi Mfume @repkweisimfume.bsky.social · 5d

As diplomacy commences, I urge both sides to come together on a plan that secures the safe release of the remaining hostages, surges humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, and secures a path to peaceful coexistence between the Israeli and Palestinian peoples.

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Kweisi Mfume @repkweisimfume.bsky.social · 5d

On this solemn two-year anniversary of the horrific terrorist attacks in Israel perpetuated by Hamas, we continue to mourn the loss of innocent lives on both sides of the war.

Israel marks two years since Oct. 7, accompanied by sounds of war

Israelis commemorated the second anniversary of the Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel as fighting continued. Ceasefire negotiations are ongoing in Egypt.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Kweisi Mfume @repkweisimfume.bsky.social · 5d

Last week, I requested to have my federal pay withheld until after the government shutdown has ended. I continue to stand with the thousands of federal government employees who are being forced to work without pay.

#CancelTheCuts #LowerTheCosts #SaveHealthcare #Maryland #Baltimore #Congress

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Kweisi Mfume @repkweisimfume.bsky.social · 11d

With full control of the House, the Senate, and the White House, this shutdown falls solely on the shoulders of Trump and MAGA Republicans, who refuse to protect Americans' health care.

Watch my remarks by clicking the link below. 👇🏾

www.facebook.com/share/v/1DMN...

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Kweisi Mfume @repkweisimfume.bsky.social · 11d

Democrats in Washington remain ready, willing and able to negotiate a bipartisan agreement to keep the government open and lower healthcare costs for Americans everywhere.

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Kweisi Mfume @repkweisimfume.bsky.social · 11d

Thousands of hard-working federal employees in Maryland's 7th Congressional District woke up this morning to learn whether they were furloughed or required to work without pay. This shutdown was entirely avoidable.

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Kweisi Mfume @repkweisimfume.bsky.social · 12d

House Republicans didn't show up to work today. Their absence makes it clear that they would rather shut down the government than address the health care crisis they have inflicted on our communities. #CancelTheCuts #LowerTheCosts #SaveHealthcare

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Kweisi Mfume @repkweisimfume.bsky.social · 12d

Republicans refuse to come back to Washington and to do the work that we were all sent here to do. They control the House, the Senate, the White House and the Supreme court and STILL CAN'T GOVERN. Shame!

#CancelTheCuts #LowerTheCosts #SaveHealthcare

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Kweisi Mfume @repkweisimfume.bsky.social · 12d

With government funding set to expire tonight at midnight, Democrats are on Capitol Hill and still ready to reach a bipartisan agreement that keeps the government open and lowers the costs for healthcare.

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Kweisi Mfume @repkweisimfume.bsky.social · 17d

You can learn more about the challenge guidelines and how to apply by clicking the link below. 👇🏾

mfume.house.gov/services/con...

Congressional App Challenge

Each year a nation-wide middle and high school coding and computer science challenge is hosted by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives.

mfume.house.gov

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Kweisi Mfume @repkweisimfume.bsky.social · 17d

The winning student or team will have their app displayed on #CapitolHill for one year and will receive waived copyright registration fees through the #ARTSAct. I look forward to receiving innovative app submissions from the talented students in Maryland’s 7th Congressional District.

Congressional App Challenge

Each year a nation-wide middle and high school coding and computer science challenge is hosted by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives.

mfume.house.gov

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Kweisi Mfume @repkweisimfume.bsky.social · 17d

The 2025 #CongressionalAppChallenge📱 is underway! My office is accepting app challenge entries until October 30, 2025.

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Kweisi Mfume @repkweisimfume.bsky.social · 19d

Today, I join the Jewish community in celebrating Rosh Hashanah, or, the Jewish New Year. May this season of reflection and renewal be filled with peace and blessings. #RoshHashanah #Peace #Unity

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Kweisi Mfume @repkweisimfume.bsky.social · 23d

Click the link below to watch my extended remarks. 👇🏾

🔗 bit.ly/3IwJIOi

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Kweisi Mfume @repkweisimfume.bsky.social · 23d

In this week's #Oversight Committee hearing, I detailed the long battle that the people of DC have fought for true, self-determination. It is time we end this federal overreach once and for all. #DCStatehood #FreeDC #NoTaxationWithoutRepresentation

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Kweisi Mfume @repkweisimfume.bsky.social · 23d

#ICYMI DC Mayor Bowser has a tough job— and one of her arms have been tied behind her back with the Trump Administration deliberately overstepping its authority to sow division.

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Kweisi Mfume @repkweisimfume.bsky.social · 23d

At a moment that requires a serious response, I am totally disappointed with Speaker Mike Johnson and the Republican congressional leadership for adding selectively unnecessary language to what was a fair and balanced resolution which now divides us rather than unites us against political violence.

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Kweisi Mfume @repkweisimfume.bsky.social · 23d

I will never endorse such blatantly racist attacks with my vote.

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