“Preferential treatment for the rich and well-connected has no place in the college admissions process.”
“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
“Every Tuesday, Vice Mayor Talamantes and I are responsible for overseeing and ensuring transparent, accessible, and open Council meetings.”
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On the recordMay 16, 2017
We can't rest on that. A lot of it is crumbling, as you know. Our population is growing.
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Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama
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Shelby warns against complacency regarding aging infrastructure.

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