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Rashida Tlaib: “We need to address that right away because they are frustrated that the purpose of the whole Act and the data--it is…”

On the recordOctober 15, 2019
We need to address that right away because they are frustrated that the purpose of the whole Act and the data--it is kind of setting them back in not having easy access to that information.
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Rashida Tlaib
Democratic · Michigan

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Tlaib emphasizes the need for immediate action to improve access to important data for advocates.

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