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After Election, I Will Not Compromise on Values

| Posted in Opinion Pieces

Since the election, I have heard from many constituents who are concerned about the Trump presidency or uncertain about his policies and plans. I share many of these concerns and questions.  As ever, I will listen to my colleagues from across the aisle, and will consider reasonable policy proposals, even if I do not fully agree with them.  But I will not compromise on our basic…

Beyer Seeks Answers In Hearing On Skyrocketing Rates For Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program

| Posted in Press Releases
Tags: Oversight

Congressman Beyer demanded answers at a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing on the rapidly rising rates for policy holders of the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP). He expressed the anguish of constituents who contacted him about their premium increases, some of which went up by as much as 126 percent, in an exchange with the Office of Personnel…

Beyer On Latest Trump Appointments: “The President-elect Has Made Pervasive Islamophobia A Central Qualification For His National Security Team.”

| Posted in Press Releases

“I do not expect to agree with President-elect Trump on most issues, but I do expect him to lead responsibly. By appointing Senator Sessions and Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn to key positions on his administration’s national security team, he has abdicated that duty. His chosen advisors have expressed views attacking women, African Americans, Jews, Muslims, Hispanics and Latinos, immigrants…