“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 recordSeptember 26, 2017
What I'm more concerned about in the next 48 to 72 hours is ensuring that we don't have a Katrina-style event.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida
Source
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Editor's note · Context

Rubio warns against the risk of a disaster similar to Hurricane Katrina in Puerto Rico.

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