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WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) joined by 107 members sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office demanding an investigation into the security failure in the January 6th attacks on the U.S. Capitol.
"It's no surprise that Donald Trump doesn't respect Democracy or our Constitution. We have known that for a long time now. The blame now falls squarely on his enablers. The men and women who allow him to commit his abuses. The men and women who so easily turn their backs on their country either out of fear, or in the gross pursuit of power.
WASHINGTON -- Representative Jason Crow (CO-06) took the oath of office today as the Representative of Colorado's 6th Congressional District. Crow joins the 117th Congress for his second term. He released the following statement.
"Today I walked up the Capitol steps to start the 117th Congress. Two years ago we never could have imagined the challenges we would face. Our nation is deeply divided, our politics polarized, the economy is reeling, and thousands of our fellow Americans have died in the pandemic. But I always believe there is hope, because I believe in America.
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As the historic 116th Congress comes to a close, Congressman Jason Crow released his Report for the 116th Congress. Below please find key highlights from Congressman Crow's freshman term.
"I cast my vote today to override President Trump's veto thinking about my time as Private Crow when I was on the receiving end of decisions made in Congress. We have a sacred obligation to our men and women in uniform and their families to make sure they have the support they need. This defense bill will give our troops a pay raise, improve military housing, and give the government the resources it needs to respond to the ongoing cyberattacks."
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"I called for $2,000 emergency payments since the beginning of this pandemic. I know what it's like to struggle paycheck to paycheck and not know where my next rent payment would come from. Americans are in crisis and they deserve leadership and support.
"The President supports this, the House supports this, and now it is time for the Senate to join us as well."
"To be clear, the President just vetoed the defense bill during a national security crisis because he wants to sue Twitter. Let's hope the Republicans who voted a few weeks ago for getting tough on China, giving troops a pay raise, and responding to cyber threats still think those are good ideas next week when we vote to override. Our country and our service members deserve nothing less."
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Tonight Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO) voted for the Coronavirus relief package which provides over $900 billion in critical relief.
"As I walked up the Capitol stairs and cast my vote today, the words of the thousands of Coloradans I've heard from during this pandemic echoed in my mind. The stories of dying loved ones, bankrupt businesses, exhausted healthcare workers, and lost life savings. Coloradans need help and this bill should have been passed months ago," said Congressman Crow.