“This war has killed 18 US service members, cost billions of taxpayer dollars, and displaced millions of civilians.”
“I’m pleased that my efforts will provide relief to the millions of Americans who’ve been squeezed by the surge in gas prices.”
“If the President wants to fix the problems at the pump, he should end this illegal war with Iran”
“The point is that tariffs contributed to inflation.”
“These disparities are not just statistics; they represent lives lost, families impacted, and communities left behind.”
“Prices are higher than when the president came into office, and tariffs made it worse.”

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On the recordMarch 8, 2023
The history of the term dates back decades to when lenders would literally draw a red line around neighborhoods to stop Black people from moving in, as a way to maintain segregation.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts
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Pressley explains the historical context of redlining and its impact on segregation.

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