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What You Need to Know About Republicans' "Uphill Battle" in New York
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:

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What You Need to Know About Republicans' "Uphill Battle" in New York

Trump loyalist Elise Stefanik made clear that she was eyeing a run for New York governor this week. Here's what you need to know about Stefanik's disastrous record.

Republicans Face a "Steep Hill to Climb" in New York

Don't take it from us - here's what they are saying about the challenges the GOP faces in the Empire State:

* New York Times: "A statewide race would be an uphill battle for Ms. Stefanik. New York has not elected a ... Show Full Article

WVDP Condemn Governor Morrisey's Good Friday Budget Cuts Targeting Veterans, Children, and Education
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 19 -- The West Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release:

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WVDP Condemn Governor Morrisey's Good Friday Budget Cuts Targeting Veterans, Children, and Education

Charleston, WV -- The West Virginia Democratic Party strongly condemns Governor Patrick Morrisey for vetoing critical state funding on Good Friday, targeting vulnerable populations including children, veterans, foster care, and other essential education and community services.

Governor Morrisey announced 29 line-item vetoes, including cutting $800,000 from Court Appointed Special ... Show Full Article

North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party: Representative Lisa Finley-DeVille's Statement on Legislature's Failure to Advance Study on Oil and Chemical Spill Risks on Fort Berthold Reservation Highways
BISMARCK, North Dakota, April 19 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release:

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Representative Lisa Finley-DeVille's Statement on Legislature's Failure to Advance Study on Oil and Chemical Spill Risks on Fort Berthold Reservation Highways.

BISMARCK - House Bill 1611, introduced by Representative Lisa Finley-DeVille, which would have initiated a legislative study on the environmental and public health risks of oil and chemical spills on state highways within the Fort Berthold Reservation, did not advance out of the House Agriculture Committee.

The bill proposed ... Show Full Article

Idaho Democratic Party: A Message From the Chair - Disappearances, Due Process and Democracy
BOISE, Idaho, April 19 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Lauren Necochea:

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A Message from the Chair: Disappearances, Due Process and Democracy

Liberty and justice are under attack as the Trump regime's assault on due process and unlawful deportations escalates. It's happening in plain sight, with little to no resistance from the Republican-controlled Congress.

The Fulbright Program is a proud American tradition. Since 1946, the international academic exchange program has increased mutual understanding and supported peaceful relations between the people ... Show Full Article

ICYMI: State Republicans Admit Roads Plan Could Rob Michiganders of Critical Services Funding
LANSING, Michigan, April 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:

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ICYMI: State Republicans Admit Roads Plan Could Rob Michiganders of Critical Services Funding

Despite promises otherwise, Michigan Republicans' road plan risks funding for health and human services, universities, and law enforcement

LANSING -- In case you missed it, Crain's Business Detroit dove into MAGA Matt Hall and House Republicans' roads plan -- and the lies they've been telling about it. Time and again, the MAGA MIGOP House Caucus has tried to claim that their plan won't take money from ... Show Full Article

DNC: Trump Administration Shutters Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Lets Financial Predators Off the Hook
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release:

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Trump Administration Shutters Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Lets Financial Predators Off the Hook

Donald Trump and his corrupt billionaire Cabinet just fired over 1,000 of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) remaining employees in the most recent effort to shutter America's watchdog agency and let financial predators off the hook. The CFPB has put $19.7B back in Americans' pockets and has over a decade-long track record of holding predatory companies accountable for fraud, ... Show Full Article

DNC: IN THE STATES - While Republicans Hide, Democrats Hold Trump and MAGA Republicans Accountable For Their Disastrous Agenda Hurting Working Families
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release:

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IN THE STATES: While Republicans Hide, Democrats Hold Trump and MAGA Republicans Accountable For Their Disastrous Agenda Hurting Working Families

Last week, the DNC, DCCC, and ASDC announced a second People's Town Hall nationwide blitz as Republicans continue to hide from their constituents. Democrats are taking advantage of the April recess to meet voters in Republican districts and hold constituent-dodging Republicans accountable for voting to cut critical programs Americans rely on. The People's ... Show Full Article