“This war has killed 18 US service members, cost billions of taxpayer dollars, and displaced millions of civilians.”
“I’m pleased that my efforts will provide relief to the millions of Americans who’ve been squeezed by the surge in gas prices.”
“If the President wants to fix the problems at the pump, he should end this illegal war with Iran”
“The point is that tariffs contributed to inflation.”
“These disparities are not just statistics; they represent lives lost, families impacted, and communities left behind.”
“Prices are higher than when the president came into office, and tariffs made it worse.”

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On the recordApril 8, 2019
Do you believe that lump sum retirement payments shortchange our retirees as they would be getting far less than they would have received over time with their pensions?
Said by
Rashida Tlaib
Democratic · Michigan
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Tlaib questions the fairness of lump sum retirement payments for retirees.

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