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      Rep. Raul Grijalva

      'Not Taking Any Chances': Grijalva Reminds Pelosi of Dem Opposition to Manchin's Dirty Deal

      "Democrats are closing out this Congress with historic wins across the board, including climate action and environmental justice. Let's not pollute that legacy with harmful legislative riders that nobody wants."

      Jessica Corbett
      Nov 21, 2022

      With just over a month until Republicans officially take control of the U.S. House of Representatives, a committee chair on Monday warned outgoing Democratic leadership against reviving the "dirty deal" on permitting reform that was defeated in September.

      "Manchin's legislation is a harbinger for the permanent silencing of environmental justice communities in the permitting process."

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      Hoyer

      Despite Nearly 80% of Voters in Favor, House Dems Stall on Stock Trading Ban

      "Existing ethics laws do not go far enough to prevent members of Congress from using the information they have access to for personal gain. No more excuses. No more delays. It's time for action."

      Jessica Corbett
      Sep 29, 2022

      Advocacy groups on Thursday renewed calls for Congress to ban members and their families from trading stock amid reporting that Democratic leaders in the U.S. House--despite intense public pressure--are unlikely to bring a vote on the issue before the November midterm election.

      "It it is time to take the next step and ban stock trading activity altogether by members of Congress and their spouses."

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      Steny Hoyer

      'Shameful': Steny Hoyer, No. 2 House Democrat, Opposes Stock Trading Ban

      "Democratic House leadership," noted one observer, is "shooting down a wildly popular messaging bill right before the midterms."

      Kenny Stancil
      Sep 27, 2022

      Progressives responded with indignation Tuesday after U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer, the second-ranking Democrat in the House, stated his opposition to popular legislation that aims to restrict widespread stock trading by members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children, senior government officials, and federal judges, including those on the Supreme Court.

      House Majority Leader Hoyer (D-Md.) reportedly indicated during meetings with colleagues that he intends to vote against a bill that would reform the loophole-ridden STOCK Act when it is brought to the floor, which could happen as soon as this week.

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