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April 1, 2021
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Palm Desert, CA – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) announced that Walmart will open new COVID-19 vaccination sites in Riverside County in the cities of San Jacinto, Beaumont, Hemet, and Palm Desert. Today's announcement is the latest development in Dr. Ruiz's advocacy to bring more vaccines to residents of California's 36th Congressional District.

March 26, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA) announced the introduction of H.R. 2163, the Safe Step Act – a bipartisan bill to improve step therapy protocols and ensure patients are able to safely and efficiently access the best treatment for them.

Issues:Health Care
March 26, 2021
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A sweeping measure was introduced in the Senate Friday that could open up health care and disability compensation to a huge swath of veterans made sick by burn pits and other toxic exposures during military service.

Issues:Veterans
March 25, 2021
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Thermal, CA – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) administered the COVID-19 vaccine to constituents alongside Desert Healthcare District at a Rite Aid mobile vaccine clinic in Thermal, CA. The event took place at Desert Mirage High School and follows Dr.

March 25, 2021
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As President Joe Biden, the first lady, Vice President Kamala Harris, and second gentleman, continue their "Help is Here" tour this week to inform people about the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, one congressman in Southern California is doing his part to fight the pandemic as well.

Issues:Health Care
March 19, 2021
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The lungs Bill Thompson was born with told a gruesome, harrowing and unmistakable tale to Dr. Anthony Szema when he analyzed them and found the black spots, scarring, partially combusted jet fuel and metal inside.

Issues:Veterans
March 18, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) applauded the passage of H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act, and H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act—vital legislation to modernize and reform our immigration system. Dr. Ruiz voted for H.R.

Issues:Immigration
March 17, 2021
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Palm Desert, CA – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) announced that Inland Behavioral Health Services and Borrego Community Health Foundation have been included in the Federal Health Center COVID-19 Vaccine Program.

Issues:Health Care
March 15, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) released the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Deb Haaland as Secretary of the Interior.

Statement from Rep. Ruiz: