“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 22, 2016
Nothing can truly capture the beauty and majesty of America's expansive landscapes and wide-open acres.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
Source
presidency.ucsb.edu

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Proclamation 9501—National Public Lands Day

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