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Congressman Tom Barrett advocates for veterans' caregivers and condemns antisemitism

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Thomas Barrett, U.S. Representative of Michigan's 7th Congressional District | https://barrett.house.gov/

Thomas Barrett, U.S. Representative of Michigan's 7th Congressional District | https://barrett.house.gov/

Congressman Tom Barrett, a public servant actively engaged in legislative matters and community concerns, shared his views and actions on various issues through a series of tweets on June 10, 2025.

In one post, Congressman Barrett emphasized the crucial role of family caregivers for veterans. He stated, "Some of the most important care a veteran can get doesn’t come from a hospital, it comes from family. These caregivers deserve support, not a maze of bureaucracy." He introduced the Veterans’ Caregiver Appeals Modernization Act to address these challenges.

Later that day, Barrett discussed energy access with his constituents. He tweeted about meeting them to highlight the significance of propane availability in Michigan's rural areas. Barrett affirmed his commitment by stating, "Great to meet with my constituents today to discuss the importance of propane access in our state, especially for rural communities that rely on it to heat their homes and power their farms."

In another tweet posted later that evening, Barrett addressed recent antisemitic violence. He expressed his condemnation after voting for two resolutions against such acts in Boulder, Colorado. He remarked, "Yesterday, I voted in favor of two important resolutions condemning the recent antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado."

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