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Lateefah Simon: “It is without apology that when you write legislation that cuts into the flesh of the working poor, you cannot call it…”

On the recordJune 10, 2025
It is without apology that when you write legislation that cuts into the flesh of the working poor, you cannot call it policy. When you cut into the flesh of working-class Americans, you don't call it policy. You call it what it is: cruelty. When you kick 16 million people off of healthcare, you don't call it policy. You call it heartless. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues today to vote ``no'' on the previous question.
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Lateefah Simon
California

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Opposing legislation that affects healthcare and the working poor.

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