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On the recordOctober 4, 2021
Housing is a human right. I know our chairwoman agrees. I implore you to take action to help address these egregious behaviors.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Pressley emphasizes the need for action on housing rights and private equity's impact on families.

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