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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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