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Rashida Tlaib: Many of these communities, Mr. Chairman, were already in survival mode before this pandemic, and now are really, truly…

On the recordFebruary 23, 2021
Many of these communities, Mr. Chairman, were already in survival mode before this pandemic, and now are really, truly suffering.
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Rashida Tlaib
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Tlaib highlights the pre-existing struggles of her community exacerbated by the pandemic.

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