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June 9, 2020
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The men and women of today's U.S. military are fighting battles and facing challenges long after they leave the battlefield and return home. We're learning more every day about the long-term health effects of exposure to toxins, including large open-air burn pits that were used for waste disposal on bases in Iraq and Afghanistan. We'll hear from Senate Veterans Affairs member Sen.

Issues:Veterans
June 8, 2020
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Hearts were broken – once again – after the killings of Ahmaud Arbrey in Georgia, Breonna Taylor in Louisville, and George Floyd in Minneapolis. We must come together to address the injustices that Black Americans continue to experience every day at the hands of systemic racism.
A Conversation About Healing and Change
June 3, 2020
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On Wednesday morning Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D. hosted a discussion with prominent black leaders of the Coachella Valley. They discussed protests, racism, and action amid a series of crimes targeting black people throughout the nation.

"There's systemic racism that runs through the vain of America," Palm Springs First Baptist Church Pastor, Rodney Croom said.

May 29, 2020
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Palm Desert, CA – Today Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36), Dr. Maguire of the University of California Riverside School of Medicine, and panelists from medical organizations throughout the Coachella Valley made a special announcement regarding expanded psychiatric residency programs and community partnerships in the East Valley.

Issues:Health Care
May 27, 2020
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Washington, DC – Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA) is calling on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to release important data on air quality monitoring during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 22, 2020
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Lawmakers say in order to prevent another major COVID-19 outbreak the country needs a nationwide testing and tracing strategy.

Congressman Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.) says by the fall, states must do widespread COVID-19 testing and identify everyone who comes in contact with positive cases.

May 18, 2020
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Washington, D.C. - Today Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) voted for the Heroes Act, coronavirus relief legislation to provide desperately needed support for families and essential workers, fund testing and contact tracing measures, and bring funds to cities and tribal governments.

May 12, 2020
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Washington, DC – As Congress considers additional funding to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, members of the House and Senate have introduced legislation seeking to address the disproportionate impact that COVID-19 has on communities experiencing environmental injustices. Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D.

May 8, 2020
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It is so important that you are armed with accurate, helpful information to reduce anxiety and help you protect yourself and your family from getting sick.
That's why I wanted to make sure you saw this week's virtual town hall, which focused on older Americans and the caretakers and guardians who look after them.