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On the recordFebruary 11, 2025
If our government has endless money to bomb people, they have money for clean air and water, guaranteeing healthcare as a human right, and making sure no child goes hungry.
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Rashida Tlaib
Democratic · Michigan

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Tlaib calls for reallocating military funds to address basic human needs.

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