M-2 POLITI-FILES
- Mike Moore - Wes Moore - Joe Morelle - Markwayne Mullin - Shad Murib - Lisa Murkowski - Chris Murphy - Patty Murray -
==mike moore======
March 3, 2023: NBCBoston: Bill Proposes Stricter Animal Abuse Laws in Mass.
“Most people don’t realize that currently in our laws, only people who have been convicted of sexual abuse are banned from having possession or coming into contact with animals,” State Rep. Tram Nguyen said. “So this bill will fill that gap.” State Representatives Nguyen, Vanna Howard and Sen. Mike Moore sponsored legislation to ensure that anyone convicted of animal abuse can’t own a pet for at least five years, and for subsequent offenders, at least 15 years.
“Most people don’t realize that currently in our laws, only people who have been convicted of sexual abuse are banned from having possession or coming into contact with animals,” State Rep. Tram Nguyen said. “So this bill will fill that gap.” State Representatives Nguyen, Vanna Howard and Sen. Mike Moore sponsored legislation to ensure that anyone convicted of animal abuse can’t own a pet for at least five years, and for subsequent offenders, at least 15 years.
===wes moore======
Westley Watende Omari Moore (born October 15, 1978) is an American politician, businessman, author, and veteran, serving as the 63rd governor of Maryland since 2023. Moore was born in Maryland and raised primarily in New York. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University and received a master's degree from Wolfson College, Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar. After several years in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve, he became an investment banker in New York. Between 2010 and 2015, Moore published five books, including a young-adult novel. He served as CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation from 2017 to 2021.Moore authored The Other Wes Moore and The Work. He also hosted Beyond Belief on the Oprah Winfrey Network, and was executive producer and a writer for Coming Back with Wes Moore on PBS.
Feb 28, 2023: WBOC: Maryland Gov. Moore Testifies for Faster Minimum Wage Boost
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pushed lawmakers on Monday to increase the minimum wage to $15 this year — instead of waiting until 2025 — and allow annual increases that are tied to the cost of living.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pushed lawmakers on Monday to increase the minimum wage to $15 this year — instead of waiting until 2025 — and allow annual increases that are tied to the cost of living.
==joe morelle======
June 2, 2023: Dallas Morning News: Colin Allred blasts Ted Cruz for opposing debt deal that averts US default
The GOP no votes from Dallas-area districts: Reps. Pat Fallon of Sherman, Lance Gooden of Terrell, Keith Self of McKinney and Beth Van Duyne of Irving.
The others, apart from Roy, were Reps: John Carter of Round Rock, Michael Cloud of Victoria, Tony Gonzales of San Antonio, Wesley Hunt of Houston, Pete Sessions of Waco, Ronny Jackson of Amarillo, Morgan Luttrell of Magnolia, Nathan Moran of Tyler and Randy Weber of Friendswood.
The GOP no votes from Dallas-area districts: Reps. Pat Fallon of Sherman, Lance Gooden of Terrell, Keith Self of McKinney and Beth Van Duyne of Irving.
The others, apart from Roy, were Reps: John Carter of Round Rock, Michael Cloud of Victoria, Tony Gonzales of San Antonio, Wesley Hunt of Houston, Pete Sessions of Waco, Ronny Jackson of Amarillo, Morgan Luttrell of Magnolia, Nathan Moran of Tyler and Randy Weber of Friendswood.
==Joe Morelle======
The Democrats calling on Biden to drop out of the 2024 election
Rep. Joseph Morelle N.Y. 25th
Four House Democrats said during a leadership call Sunday that President Biden should drop his reelection bid, three people on the call told The Washington Post’s Capitol Hill team. Morelle was one of the four Democrats.
(Washington Post 7/11/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Rep. Joseph Morelle N.Y. 25th
Four House Democrats said during a leadership call Sunday that President Biden should drop his reelection bid, three people on the call told The Washington Post’s Capitol Hill team. Morelle was one of the four Democrats.
(Washington Post 7/11/24) READ MORE>>>>>
August 8, 2023:
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello announced plans for a hotel in Rochester to start taking in migrants, an arrangement made with New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ office.
“New York City’s migrant crisis is impacting the entire state of New York. Here in Monroe County, I put an executive order in place to ensure that any asylum seekers brought here would have their housing, medical, and personal needs addressed and planned for, with funding secured from New York City,” said Bello, a Democrat.
“Our goal was to avoid a chaotic scramble for services and to respect the dignity of those individuals lawfully awaiting resolution of their asylum claims,” he said. While awaiting their asylum hearings, Bello said, migrants would greatly benefit from having the opportunity to work. He said he’s had conversations with Congressman Joe Morelle (D-Rochester) and the New York State Association of Counties about how to best advocate for the streamlining of the work visa process.
--New York Post: Upstate NY Dems proudly welcome dozens of migrants from NYC while Rep. Elise Stefanik says no thanks to asylum-seeker hotel
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello announced plans for a hotel in Rochester to start taking in migrants, an arrangement made with New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ office.
“New York City’s migrant crisis is impacting the entire state of New York. Here in Monroe County, I put an executive order in place to ensure that any asylum seekers brought here would have their housing, medical, and personal needs addressed and planned for, with funding secured from New York City,” said Bello, a Democrat.
“Our goal was to avoid a chaotic scramble for services and to respect the dignity of those individuals lawfully awaiting resolution of their asylum claims,” he said. While awaiting their asylum hearings, Bello said, migrants would greatly benefit from having the opportunity to work. He said he’s had conversations with Congressman Joe Morelle (D-Rochester) and the New York State Association of Counties about how to best advocate for the streamlining of the work visa process.
--New York Post: Upstate NY Dems proudly welcome dozens of migrants from NYC while Rep. Elise Stefanik says no thanks to asylum-seeker hotel
==markwayne mullin======
Trump’s violent talk shows signs of taking over Congress
Trump-allied conservatives are using more pugnacious rhetoric than ever, and in some cases, such as an incident Tuesday featuring Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), are ready to make things physical, a trend that is setting off alarm bells on Capitol Hill. Republican and Democratic senators say former President Trump’s bombastic threats and insults, which have proved to be a winning political formula for the GOP, are catching on more broadly in Congress. (Alexander Bolton 11/15/23 The Hill) READ MORE>>>>>
Trump-allied conservatives are using more pugnacious rhetoric than ever, and in some cases, such as an incident Tuesday featuring Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), are ready to make things physical, a trend that is setting off alarm bells on Capitol Hill. Republican and Democratic senators say former President Trump’s bombastic threats and insults, which have proved to be a winning political formula for the GOP, are catching on more broadly in Congress. (Alexander Bolton 11/15/23 The Hill) READ MORE>>>>>
==shad murib======
Apr 21, 2023: Colorado Politics: Ed Perlmutter backs Shad Murib in Colorado Democratic Party's state chair race
Former U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter on Tuesday threw his support behind strategist Shad Murib, one of the three candidates running for state chair in the Colorado Democratic Party's upcoming leadership elections.
Former U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter on Tuesday threw his support behind strategist Shad Murib, one of the three candidates running for state chair in the Colorado Democratic Party's upcoming leadership elections.
==lisa murkowski======
Murkowski doesn’t rule out leaving GOP
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) suggested she is not ruling out leaving the GOP, pointing to its shift towards former President Trump. “I wish that as Republicans, we had a nominee that I could get behind. I certainly can’t get behind Donald Trump,” she said in an interview that aired Sunday on “Inside Politics Sunday with Manu Raju.” (The Hill 3/24/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) suggested she is not ruling out leaving the GOP, pointing to its shift towards former President Trump. “I wish that as Republicans, we had a nominee that I could get behind. I certainly can’t get behind Donald Trump,” she said in an interview that aired Sunday on “Inside Politics Sunday with Manu Raju.” (The Hill 3/24/24) READ MORE>>>>>
==chris murphy======
Christopher Scott Murphy (born August 3, 1973) is an American lawyer, author, and politician serving as the junior United States senator from Connecticut since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served in the United States House of Representatives, representing Connecticut's 5th congressional district from 2007 to 2013. Before being elected to Congress, Murphy was a member of both chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly, serving two terms each in the Connecticut House of Representatives (1999–2003)and the Connecticut Senate (2003–2007). Murphy ran for the U.S. Senate in 2012 after long-time incumbent Joe Lieberman announced in January 2011 that he would retire from politics rather than seeking a fifth term in office. He defeated former Connecticut secretary of state Susan Bysiewicz in the Democratic primary, and subsequently defeated Republican candidate Linda McMahon for the open seat in the general election. Aged 39 at the time, Murphy was the youngest senator of the 113th Congress. (SOURCE: Wikipedia)
Feb 10, 2023: Wisconsin Politics: U.S. Sen. Baldwin, colleagues: Introduce No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act
The legislation is led by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX-37) and cosponsored by Senators Richard Durbin (D-IL), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Jack Reed (D-RI), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ed Markey (D-MA), Bob Casey (D-PA), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), and Cory Booker (D-NJ).
The legislation is led by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX-37) and cosponsored by Senators Richard Durbin (D-IL), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Jack Reed (D-RI), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ed Markey (D-MA), Bob Casey (D-PA), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), and Cory Booker (D-NJ).
Jan 19, 2023: Patch: Stamford Student Chosen As Winner Of Sen. Murphy's MLK Essay Challenge
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy received close to 2,000 entries from elementary, middle and high school students across Connecticut.
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy received close to 2,000 entries from elementary, middle and high school students across Connecticut.
Jan 16, 2023: Washington Post: Thom Tillis emerges as a bipartisan dealmaker as lawmakers fear dysfunction looms
“It is really worrying that people like Rob Portman are leaving,” said Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.). “And my hope is that people like Thom and others will step up to help make the Senate work.”
“It is really worrying that people like Rob Portman are leaving,” said Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.). “And my hope is that people like Thom and others will step up to help make the Senate work.”
==patty murray======
Feb 7, 2023: Yahoo: A look at some of the symbols worn by members of Congress at the SOTU
Several Democrats were spotted wearing pins on their lapels shaped like crayons. Sen. Patty Murray explained the significance of the pin on Twitter: "Did you see the crayon I'm wearing to #SOTU today?" she wrote. "Great—now that I have your attention, I want to talk about how child care is a serious and urgent economic crisis. Child care has to be a top priority this Congress."
Several Democrats were spotted wearing pins on their lapels shaped like crayons. Sen. Patty Murray explained the significance of the pin on Twitter: "Did you see the crayon I'm wearing to #SOTU today?" she wrote. "Great—now that I have your attention, I want to talk about how child care is a serious and urgent economic crisis. Child care has to be a top priority this Congress."
