Senator Tom Carper

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When trade talks go south, or his shortsighted border policies fail to garner results, or the news of the day is not to his liking, @realDonaldTrump resorts to tariffs that don't require congressional approval. Congress must have a say in the decisions that impact every American. — PolitiTweet.org

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And there’s a lot at stake for Delawareans. According to @uscensusbureau, Delaware imported $183 million of goods from Mexico in 2017 and exported $327 million of goods. Trade with Mexico also supports 15,000 jobs in the First State. Those are big numbers for a small state. — PolitiTweet.org

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Even @SenateGOP members are speaking out. According to @ChuckGrassley, “Trade policy and border security are separate issues. This is a misuse of presidential tariff authority and counter to congressional intent.” — PolitiTweet.org

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New tariffs would be devastating for the auto industry, too. Take it from @auto_alliance: “[tariffs] are a tax on our customers, which means they’re harmful to our nation’s economy and the millions of American jobs that depend on cross-border trade" https://t.co/lZHqfM7IPh — PolitiTweet.org

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.@USChamber puts it plainly: “$17 billion. That’s the potential tax increase that would be passed along to American businesses and consumers by a 5% tariff on important goods from Mexico” https://t.co/84dcrhCEF8 — PolitiTweet.org

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@realDonaldTrump @TariffsHurt The president of @NFTC, which represents our nation’s largest exporters, called Trump’s new threat of tariffs “a colossal blunder.” https://t.co/Bnb2L7lbTg — PolitiTweet.org

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.@realDonaldTrump’s trade war with China continues to hurt businesses and consumers and has already cost Americans over $25 billion according to @TariffsHurt. But his threat to impose new tariffs on Mexico is perhaps even more reckless. And you don’t have to take my word for it… — PolitiTweet.org

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This comes almost exactly 2 years after @realdonaldtrump’s decision to abandon American leadership by withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement. Almost every policy issued since then takes us even further in this perilous direction. — PolitiTweet.org

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Today, I’m glad to see that, thanks to @EleanorNorton’s leadership, the issue of D.C. #statehood will get the attention it deserves in the House. And as momentum builds there, I’m proud that my bill in the Senate to make D.C. the 51st state has historic support. — PolitiTweet.org

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#TBT to 2014 when I was Chairman of @HSGAC and we held the first hearing on DC #statehood in decades. D.C. residents, like all Americans, deserve full representation here in Congress. Lack of fair representation is inconsistent with the values we all share as Americans. — PolitiTweet.org

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A non-partisan report proves the #TrumpTax bill is doing the exact opposite of what @realDonaldTrump said it would. Instead of economic growth, we’re seeing stagnation. Instead of tax relief for the middle-class, we’re seeing massive profits for rich investors and top executives. — PolitiTweet.org

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My office is once again taking part in the @DelmarvaBlood Summer Blood Drive! The summer is when blood banks’ supplies run low, so do your part and help save a life! #GiveYourBestLife — PolitiTweet.org

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I want to thank Bob Mueller for completing yet another tour of duty for our nation. His work may be done, but he has now left it to Congress to ensure ‘that no person is above the law.’ We have an obligation to meet that responsibility as a co-equal branch of government. — PolitiTweet.org

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Today, Bob Mueller reiterated what's been clear since the Special Counsel's report was released: 1. We need to address Russian interference in our elections 2. The President has not been exonerated 3. And Congress has a constitutional duty to be a check on executive power — PolitiTweet.org

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I’m glad to see our bipartisan bill to combat surprise medical bills gain substantial support here in the Senate! No American should have to file bankruptcy or face financial difficulty as a result of a serious ailment, a doctor’s appointment, or a visit to the emergency room. — PolitiTweet.org

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Because of Trump's trade wars, retaliation by our trading partners has made exports from Delaware $14.8 million more expensive for foreign buyers. In just 6 months last year, @AgricultureDE estimates our state lost $28 million in agricultural revenue. Our farmers deserve better — PolitiTweet.org

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While I’m glad our farmers – who have been the collateral damage of @realDonaldTrump’s trade wars with China – will get some well-deserved relief, I'm disappointed it's not a long-term solution. What Delaware’s farmers deserve is the certainty that comes with a serious trade deal — PolitiTweet.org

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#MemorialDay is a time to honor those who laid down their lives so that we might know the liberties we enjoy every day. Today and every day, we salute those who have served so bravely and remember the true costs of war. — PolitiTweet.org

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For many, Memorial Day is the unofficial kick-off of the summer season. Filled with barbecues, trips to the beach and fireworks displays, today serves as an opportunity to spend time with family, friends and neighbors, but we cannot forget the true meaning of today. https://t.co/Bv92mRwQuf — PolitiTweet.org

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For many, #MemorialDay is the unofficial kick-off of the summer season. Filled with barbecues, trips to the beach and fireworks displays, today serves as an opportunity to spend time with family, friends and neighbors, but we cannot forget the true meaning of today. — PolitiTweet.org

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With #MemorialDay coming up, let’s remember not only those who made the ultimate sacrifice, but the Gold Star families who have been subjected to the unfair Widow’s Tax. We need to protect our military families by eliminating that tax – it’s the right thing to do. #AxeWidowsTax — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @AnthonyAdragna: NOW: Four senior Senate Democrats — @SenatorCarper, @SenWhitehouse, @SenGaryPeters and @SenatorTomUdall — demand to kno… — PolitiTweet.org

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E&C Chairman @FrankPallone and I want to know why. Read our letter to @EPAAWheeler seeking more information on where @EPA’s getting its justifications for this dangerous rollback: https://t.co/yjzbp6G1Ft — PolitiTweet.org

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.@EPAAWheeler: The #FuelEconomy rollback means “there will be 1,000 lives saved a year” @EPA career staff, 6 months earlier: It will ⬆️ increase ⬆️ fatalities. It’s one of many contradictions throughout Mr. Wheeler’s defense of this dangerous rollback. https://t.co/cNmWzERHM5 — PolitiTweet.org

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Last year alone, there were 102 million robocalls placed in Delaware…which is 102 million too many! Today, the Senate passed my bipartisan bill with @SenMarkey and @SenJohnThune to stop these irritating, illegal #robocalls that Americans are forced to deal with every single day. https://t.co/Ith7M7sBRF — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @FrankPallone: I am deeply concerned about @EPAAWheeler’s misleading statements related to @EPA’s emissions standards rollback. That’s w… — PolitiTweet.org

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I sat down with @TAPSorg to talk about how we in Congress can better help the families of our fallen service members and ensure they receive their rightful benefits. I'm proud to cosponsor @SenDougJones' #AxeWidowsTax bill so, together, we can do just that. https://t.co/PxOl0EQBX8 — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SenatorCarper: .@realdonaldtrump: President Nixon was under investigation when he signed into law the landmark, bipartisan Federal Aid… — PolitiTweet.org

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From one Tom Carper to another, I couldn’t agree more. — PolitiTweet.org

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Fun fact: This was the first highway law that allowed for highway dollars to be used for public transit, thereby establishing the movement toward intermodal transportation #infrastructure. It was a 3 year bill for $22 billion, which would be roughly $125 billion today. — PolitiTweet.org