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On the recordJune 23, 2021
the majority of my colleagues in Congress--and no offense to those that are doing well--the majority of them are millionaires.
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Rashida Tlaib
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Tlaib highlights the disconnect of wealthy Congress members from the struggles of average Americans.

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