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Rubén Gallego

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Rubén Gallego is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Arizona's 7th congressional district since January 6, 2015. Born on November 20, 1979, he has focused on issues such as veterans' affairs, immigration reform, and education during his time in office. Gallego, a former Marine, has been an advocate for military families and has worked to improve access to healthcare for veterans. He has also been involved in efforts to address gun violence and climate change.

Oct 21, 2019

So, to define economic growth, it is something that is needed because right now it is too broad.

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Oct 21, 2019

the Oversight Board do not have the authority to unilaterally repeal a law using a Fiscal Plan or Certified Budget.

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Oct 21, 2019

Statehood is the only real and viable solution to the challenges Puerto Rico is facing today.

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Oct 21, 2019

When we ask them to give us information, they don't have it.

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Oct 21, 2019

I was new to Congress when PROMESA was passed, but actually voted against it, knowing that it was a bad year for Puerto Rico.

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Sep 30, 2019

Did you speak to any Tribal nations, organizations before you passed that law to try to get their input while you were crafting that legislation?

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Sep 30, 2019

So we need to make sure that the results of elections are indeed timely.

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Sep 30, 2019

Could you kind of explain how this more Anglo-centric point of view of family basically disenfranchises your communities?

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Sep 30, 2019

Have you heard of people basically being disenfranchised because of this law?

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Sep 30, 2019

In both Navajo and Gila River tradition, the idea of family is a lot more expansive than an Anglo family.

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Sep 30, 2019

I think I remember my days at the Arizona State House, and I certainly remember when there were approaches and attempts to stop ballot collection, and one of the things I kept hearing is the potential for voter fraud.

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