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Rashida Tlaib: it is really hard, as someone that lives in frontline communities, that, you know, for many of my residents, we really…

On the recordMarch 15, 2022
it is really hard, as someone that lives in frontline communities, that, you know, for many of my residents, we really don't feel seen or heard when much of these discussions are held.
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Rashida Tlaib
Democratic · Michigan

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Tlaib expresses frustration about marginalized communities being overlooked in environmental discussions.

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