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July 25, 2025

MALDEN, MA — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined MSNBC's Chris Jansing Reports to discuss the failure of Republicans' first six months in Washington and Democrats' fight for everyday Americans. Below are excerpts from her interview: 

On Republicans' Failure to Keep Their Promises and Release the Epstein Files: 

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July 23, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33) for a press conference slamming House Republicans’ six months of chaos. Below are excerpts from the event: 

On Republicans Running Away From Washington:

"What a fitting end to these six months of Republican control in Washington.

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July 17, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined CNN's The Situation Room to discuss the devastating impact of Republicans' Big, Ugly Law and their rescissions package. Below are excerpts from her interview: 

On Republicans' Rescission Package:

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July 15, 2025

As Republicans deliver fresh tax breaks for billionaires and kick Americans off their health care, Democrats continue their fight to help families find and afford child care

***WATCH PRESS CONFERENCE HERE***

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July 10, 2025

As a state lawmaker in Florida, Republican Rep. Randy Fine earned a reputation as a bombastic far-right politician who enjoyed picking ugly fights. Three months into his tenure in Congress, the GOP congressman isn’t exactly turning over a more respectable leaf. NBC News reported:

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July 9, 2025

Democratic leaders on Wednesday condemned comments made by Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) describing fellow lawmakers in Congress, including Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), as “terrorists” while mocking their Muslim faith.

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July 3, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement after House Republicans passed their Big, Ugly Bill, sending the legislation to Donald Trump’s desk: 

"House Democrats will spend every day of the next 16 months making sure moms, dads, seniors, and veterans know that Republicans took away their health care, raised their energy bills, and hiked their grocery costs.

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July 3, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the House Floor to denounce Republicans' betrayal of working Americans ahead of the final vote on their Big, Ugly Bill. Below is a transcript of her remarks: 

"As we are here in the early morning hours, 60% of the families in this country cannot afford the basics. 60% of Americans cannot afford that first rung of the American Dream. This is an existential failure of the wealthiest nation on earth.

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July 2, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8), Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar (CA-33), Ranking Members Frank Pallone (NJ-6), Richard Neal (MA-1), Angie Craig (MN-2), and Brendan Boyle (PA-2) to highlight the devastating impacts of Republicans' Big, Ugly Bill ahead of its consideration on the House Floor. Below is a transcript of her remarks: 

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July 2, 2025

With Trump’s tax bill hanging by a thread, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark delivers a blistering rebuke of the legislation, slamming Republicans for casting a vote that could harm their constituents.

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