“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.”
““After years of effort, my bill to cap insulin at $35 a month for everyone is one step closer to becoming law,””

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On the recordSeptember 5, 2021
Until Roe v. Wade is overturned by the Supreme Court, women’s right to an abortion should still be protected.
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii
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Hirono emphasizes the need to protect women's rights to abortion until Roe v. Wade is potentially overturned.

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