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Rashida Tlaib

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Rashida Tlaib is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Michigan's 13th congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Tlaib is known for her progressive policies and advocacy for social justice. She is one of the first two Muslim women elected to Congress and has been a vocal advocate for issues such as affordable housing, environmental justice, and healthcare reform. Tlaib has also been involved in efforts to address systemic racism and economic inequality.

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Nov 18, 2019

There is a growing bipartisan consensus throughout our country that incarcerating so many of our neighbors, our people, and for-profit bail is a significant part of that problem.

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Nov 18, 2019

We can't even get a transparent comprehensive investigation like what happened with Flint.

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Nov 18, 2019

Corporate disease--corporate greed is a disease in our country and it is killing our people.

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Nov 18, 2019

Corporate interest, corporate greed is tainting our democracy in a way that it drives away some of my colleagues to have the political courage to do something.

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Nov 18, 2019

I believe you. You know, sometimes you need to feel believed.

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Nov 18, 2019

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Favors, I just want you to know I believe you.

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Nov 18, 2019

Corporate greed is a disease in our country and it is killing our people.

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Nov 18, 2019

I want the same vigor and the same help that other issues are getting.

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Nov 18, 2019

But I would just leave with all of you, my 14-year-old son, he says, Mom, what about peopleism? Do peopleism. Put people before profits.

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Nov 18, 2019

I think there are a lot of my colleagues, especially this new class, who understand corporate greed is a disease in our country.

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Nov 14, 2019

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 16, after line 8, insert the following: (2) Report on activities in economically disadvantaged…

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Nov 14, 2019

I think it is really important, and I am glad the ranking member did mention the opportunity zones. One of the key controversies around opportunity zones right now is that out of the hundreds of opportunity zone census tracks that were…

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