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Ayanna Pressley

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Ayanna Soyini Pressley is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party, serving as the U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 7th congressional district since January 3, 2019. She made history as the first African American woman elected to the Boston City Council and the first African American woman elected to Congress from Massachusetts. Pressley is known for her progressive stances on issues such as criminal justice reform, healthcare, and immigration policy.

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Mar 5, 2019

What factors, aside from limited to no internet access, might make communities susceptible to undercounting, given the methodological changes in the upcoming census?

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Mar 5, 2019

I maintain that is because it is underresourced, and that is under because of undercounting, and the digital divide is still very real.

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Mar 5, 2019

And does it affect redistricting and representation as well?

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Mar 5, 2019

My district is one of the most unequal in the country. It certainly has been impacted by mass incarceration.

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Feb 26, 2019

One more time, Mr. Chairman, I just want to thank you for your leadership and the way in which you comport yourself.

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Feb 26, 2019

This is about what is right and just for the American people.

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Feb 26, 2019

Charities should not be abused as personal piggy banks.

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Feb 26, 2019

Electric light is the most efficient policeman.

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Feb 25, 2019

we know that everyday Americans are punished and suffering in terms of their opportunity for social and economic mobility and bare necessities, often for things outside of their control.

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Feb 25, 2019

Absolutely. I know even in the district I represent in Massachusetts, there have been something like 3,000 of those complaints based on erroneous data just in the last 2 years alone.

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Feb 25, 2019

Specifically, I worry about those who have been victims of the deceptive business practices and predatory marketing of some for-profit colleges and universities...

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Feb 25, 2019

I want to thank all of you for being here. And as someone who has a name that is often mispronounced, I did just want to get clarity.

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