John Conyers

John Conyers

@repjohnconyers

Official Twitter account for John Conyers, Jr., Representing Michigan's 14th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives

Washington DC · http://www.conyers.house.gov

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  1. Each day, on average, 33 Americans are murdered with guns, which amounts to 12,000 lives each year.

  2. I commend the President’s determination to finalize mental health benefits and parity requirements under the Affordable Care Act.

  3. The seriousness of the problem of demands that we take action on a comprehensive set of strong solutions.

  4. Today I'm meeting with Biden to discuss common sense ways we can keep our communities safe from gun violence.

  5. Yesterday, I reintroduced H.R. 40, which would create a commission to examine the institution of slavery & propose remedies for its victims.

  6. I object to the House's use of taxpayer dollars to advocate for a law that is not worthy of a defense.

  7. Congress needs an analysis of the very serious consequences that could result from a military strike on .

  8. This week I introduced legislation that would protect students from predatory colleges that mislead students about program accreditation.

  9. : It provides an average tax cut of $50,000 for those making over $1 million – only 3 out of 1,000 American households.

  10. The House 's "Plan B" would allow millionaires to keep their tax cuts. The American people want the wealthy to pay their fair share.

  11. Chained CPI would place an increased burden on elderly Americans. 70% rely on for more than 1/2 of their income.

  12. Chained CPI is a benefit cut. We cannot ask our seniors and the most vulnerable to bear the burden of deficit reduction.

  13. In response to this wave of violence, we must commit ourselves to taking action to review & strengthen our national gun laws.

  14. Today, our hearts go out to the victims of the horrific shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. We offer our condolences to their families.

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