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  1. Dec 25

    Merry Christmas Minnesota

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  2. Dec 24

    I honestly think it would be better for the world if the President stopped watching TV, put down his phone, & went to Mar-a-Lago right now. Safer.

    Trump on Christmas Eve -- Railing against Democrats on the wall -- Criticizing U.S. allies for taking "total advantage" of friendship with US -- Rebuking Mattis' worldview -- slams top U.S. envoy on ISIS fight (whom he said earlier he didn't know) -- Calls Bob Corker "little"
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  3. Dec 22

    That means Americans will be denied some vital government services and thousands of federal employees will go into the holidays without the certainty of a paycheck. The president must come to the table so we can pass legislation to re-open the government as soon as possible.

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  4. Dec 22

    A shutdown isn’t good for anyone. That’s why Senate Republicans and Democrats came together on a reasonable deal that would’ve kept the government open. The president rejected it.

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  5. Dec 21

    U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is the very definition of strength and grit. She’s a force who can stand up to anything—cancer included. Wishing RBG good health and recovery.

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  6. Dec 20

    Read Mattis’ resignation letter, and you’ll see why it's absolutely essential for Congress to do our job & maintain a stable, coherent foreign policy in this dangerous time. Because his letter provides the strongest argument for why it’s up to us to maintain order.

    Mattis to Trump: "you have the right to have a Secretary of Defense whose views are more aligned with yours."
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  7. Dec 20

    Late last night, while waiting for a vote, my colleagues & I sung Christmas Carols together, in direct contravention of Senate Rules, because in this extraordinary time, & on top of all you see on the Cable News, singing almost always makes you feel better.

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  8. Dec 20

    Today, after months of hard work and compromise, the bipartisan is now law. This bill brings much-needed stability and predictability to ag communities, and is an example of how we can get things done in Washington when we work together.

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  9. Dec 20

    It’s impossible to negotiate with two kinds of people: people whose words don’t predict how they will act. And people who don't have support so cannot reliably deliver the votes.

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  10. Dec 20

    Since when is $20 BILLION in revenue considered financial hardship? ’s decision to grant a waiver to exempt Exxon Mobil from RFS requirements is bogus. This abuse destroys biofuel demand and—at the end of the day—hurts Minnesota ag and our economy.

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  11. Dec 20

    Update: The came to its senses and decided not to prioritize changing its name. Now it’s time to focus on what really matters: protecting consumers’ legal rights, and holding financial institutions accountable.

    I’d like to see the prioritize preventing our servicemembers from being ripped off by payday lenders over a costly name change for the agency.
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  12. Dec 19

    Days after my visit to Tornillo detention center, the Trump Admin announced a policy change that’ll release approx 2k kids in gov't custody across the country. This is a victory, but we can’t give up the fight. There’s much more we must do to stand up for these kids & families.

    The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it planned to ease onerous security requirements for sponsors of migrant children, meaning that thousands who have been parked in shelters could soon be released and reunited with family members
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  13. Dec 19

    You probably heard that the Senate passed a historic bipartisan bill yesterday to make our criminal justice system fairer. But what will it actually do? and I took a minute to explain:

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  14. Dec 19

    Facebook users expect their messages to be private. Then Facebook reportedly let companies "read, write, and delete users’ private messages.” Spoiler alert: This ain’t good.

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  15. Dec 19

    Hey , I can’t wait to see what you do next! You've been a great friend on so many issues—fighting for pensions, for native women, for agriculture & for the “great & good work” that we strive to do together. Thank you for showing me the ropes here in the US Senate.

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  16. Dec 19

    So many students walk into class with the weight of the world on their shoulders. We need to address these invisible burdens kids carry. reporter highlights the innovative steps some colleges are taking to meet the mental health needs of students:

    The Behavioral Health College Partnership program is innovating ways to help students with mental health issues. Its specialized hospital units mimic dorms, and the program helps students get back to school after treatment.
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  17. Dec 18

    Excited to see the University of Minnesota has appointed its first female President in its 167-year history. Congratulations Joan Gabel, and thank you for stepping up to lead a great institution.

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  18. Dec 18

    The U.S. holds more prisoners than any other country in the world. Our prison system disproportionately impacts ppl of color. We put an undue # of non-violent, low-level offenders behind bars for years. Time to pass to make federal criminal justice system fairer.

    Today the Senate will debate the – a bill that will make long overdue reforms to our criminal justice system. This bill is the product of bipartisan hard work – we can’t waste the opportunity to pass it.
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  19. Dec 17

    We have around 15,000 children in detention facilities like the one that I saw this weekend during my trip to the border. I discussed what I witnessed with on MSNBC.

    Senator Tina Smith Discusses Border Trip on Andrea Mitchell Reports
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  20. Dec 17

    I’ll be sharing some of what I saw and learned during my recent visit to America’s southern border in Texas with ’s Dave Lee around 7:20 a.m. CT today. Also hope to discuss recent news regarding the . Hope you’ll tune in.

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