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Rashida Tlaib: The benefit of the doubt doesn't exist for Muslim women in Congress.

On the recordJune 9, 2021
The benefit of the doubt doesn't exist for Muslim women in Congress.
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Rashida Tlaib
Democratic · Michigan

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Rashida Tlaib defends Ilhan Omar against criticism from House Democratic leadership.

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