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On the recordFebruary 7, 2022
I represent some of the most polluted neighborhoods in Michigan. And for us, environmental justice isn't a choice. It is a daily fight for survival.
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Rashida Tlaib
Democratic · Michigan

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Tlaib emphasizes the urgent need for environmental justice in her district.

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