Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 27, 2023
They stood in line at food banks, pulled their children from childcare, were unable to put gas in their cars, and begged creditors for grace.
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Rashida Tlaib
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Tlaib recounts the hardships faced by federal workers during past shutdowns.

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