On
Tuesday,
I
helped
lift
up
the
voices
of
the
17
women
who
have
publicly
accused
President
Trump
of
sexual
misconduct.
I
joined
nearly
150
members
of
Congress
in
sending
a
letter
to
the
House
Committee
on
Oversight
and
Government
Reform
urging
them
to
launch
an
investigation
into
these
claims.
We
can't
ignore
multiple
sexual
harassment
allegations
against
one
of
the
most
powerful
men
in
the
world.
All
must
be
held
accountable,
which
is
why
we
must
listen
to
these
women
and
embark
on
a
congressional
investigation.
In
the
midst
of
these
serious
developments,
there
was
still
reason
to
celebrate.
Wednesday
was
the
first
birthday
of
the
21st
Century
Cures Act,
the
revolutionary
biomedical
research
bill
I
co-authored
with
Republican
Congressman
Fred
Upton
of
Michigan.
In
the
year
since
it
was
signed
into
law
by
President
Obama,
it
has
already
lived
up
to
its
promise,
strengthening
critical
research
efforts
such
as
Cancer
Moonshot
and
the
BRAIN
Initiative,
potentially
saving
millions
of
lives.
I
reflected
on
the
law’s
remarkable
bipartisan
support
and
future
potential
with
my
partner
in
this
effort,
Congressman
Upton.
I’m
thankful
that
my
Democratic
and
Republican
colleagues
have
remained
committed
to
ensuring
its
success.
In
a
divisive
year,
Cures
reminds
us
that
saving
lives
is
a
goal
we
all
share.

And
even
though
today’s
the
deadline
in
many
states
to
sign
up
for
health
coverage
under
the
Affordable
Care
Act,
Open
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continues
in
Colorado
until
January
12,
giving
you
additional
time
to
sign
up.
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already
got
covered
this
year,
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