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Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Apr 9, 2025

Republicans are ramming through a budget that includes $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid and at least $230 billion in cuts to food assistance to pay for tax breaks for billionaires.

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Gretchen Whitmer
@gretchenwhitmer· Democratic · MI· Apr 9, 2025

While I share the president's goal of bringing good-paying manufacturing jobs back, it's got to be done right.

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Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Apr 8, 2025

I am grateful for the leadership of Congresswoman Ramirez, who has led with her own lived experiences and her compassion. She leads with compassion, which I think is sometimes missing here in this Chamber. Mr. Speaker, Republicans are…

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Haley Stevens
@haleystevens· Democratic · MI· Apr 8, 2025

I would like to read Thorndike's words. Again, I am not using a name. We are musing. We are hearing in the zeitgeist musings about plans to annex Canada. I am not musing that. I am a Member of Congress. I don't think we need to annex…

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Haley Stevens
@haleystevens· Democratic · MI· Apr 8, 2025

It is a profound and humbling honor, as always, to address the Congress, the House of Representatives here in our Nation's Capitol. Of course, I am doing so on behalf of my incredible constituents in southeast Michigan, but also for all…

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Apr 8, 2025

I will say, over these last few years, it gets harder every single year. The middle is disappearing.

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Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Apr 1, 2025

This week, we celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the end of the holy month of Ramadan. As we finish this month of fasting, I want to recognize the beautiful Muslim community in Michigan's 12th Congressional District and around the world. Eid Mubarak…

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Debbie Dingell
@debbiedingell· Democratic · MI· Mar 31, 2025

It is my privilege and honor to recognize and celebrate the remarkable contributions of Congressman Raul Grijalva--an advocate, a leader, and a true champion for our environment, especially the protection of the most endangered species…

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Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Mar 31, 2025

The SAVE Act is not about protecting elections; it is about silencing voters. It is voter suppression, plain and simple. The so-called SAVE Act is also attacking, of course, voting rights and our access to the ballot box. This bill would…

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Lisa McClain
@lisamcclain· Republican · MI· Mar 31, 2025

When I call a Cabinet member and ask them to do it, I have not had anyone tell me no.

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Lisa McClain
@lisamcclain· Republican · MI· Mar 31, 2025

I think you’re going to get some really tough questions.

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Lisa McClain
@lisamcclain· Republican · MI· Mar 31, 2025

We want to hear it from the horse’s mouth. ... We have to arm people with the facts.

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Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Mar 31, 2025

With Netanyahu violating the ceasefire in Gaza and resuming the genocidal bombing campaign, we need to save lives and stop the killing.

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Tim Walberg
@timwalberg· Republican · MI· Mar 27, 2025

Last year, the EPA finalized a rule which set aggressive emission standards for vehicles, amounting to a de facto EV mandate. While I am not against EVs or certainly against reducing emissions, we must not push misguided regulations that…

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Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Mar 27, 2025

More heat for using a group chat than for the bombing itself.

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Hillary Scholten
@hillaryscholten· Democratic · MI· Mar 26, 2025

As the first woman in history to hold my seat in Congress, I am always thinking about the history-making women of the past, present, and future. I am honored to highlight a few stories of history-making women Michiganders now. I am honored…

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Hillary Scholten
@hillaryscholten· Democratic · MI· Mar 26, 2025

Clearly, history is still being made this Women's History Month as we have an unprecedented number of changemaker women from across the country who are standing up and fiercely defending their constituents. We are so grateful for their…

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Hillary Scholten
@hillaryscholten· Democratic · MI· Mar 26, 2025

The United States won its independence 250 years ago in the Revolutionary War, and our journey as the United States of America began. Yet, 250 years ago, I could not be standing where I am today. Women did not have the right to vote, to…

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