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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 14, 2019

Again, I completely agree that that is the process. However, it is our responsibility, since we are the ones who created the bipartisan support of opportunity zones. However, it doesn't make it exempt from corruption, Mr. Chair, and that…

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Nov 14, 2019

My amendment would require that Ex-Im provide an annual report to the United States Congress on the agency's activity in economically disadvantaged areas and efforts that they are taking to support those areas. Government must be about…

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Nov 13, 2019

Pseudoscience, total baloney, and I don't feel like I can let those things just stand.

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Nov 13, 2019

the hypocrisy is so unjust and absurd.

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Nov 13, 2019

I asked in protest, where are the women.

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Nov 13, 2019

We need to be unequivocal about calling these laws out for what they are, sinister attempts to interfere with a woman's right to make her own personal health choices and decisions.

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Nov 13, 2019

We have not been able to get a gun violence prevention bill passed because we don't have the same basic compassion once the unborn fetus becomes a baby.

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Nov 13, 2019

And one of those issues that they voted on was Hyde, eliminating Hyde and having the EACH Woman Act.

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Nov 13, 2019

How do you think that he should be spending time?

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Nov 13, 2019

It is. When a physician cannot mention that one option for her patient is abortion, that is a gag rule.

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Nov 13, 2019

I think that one of the things that we have--we have seen over the last couple of years is women taking back their rights, and it is not just women. It is people. It is LGBTQ people. It is trans people. Basically, standing up and saying we…

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Nov 13, 2019

When a physician cannot mention that one option for her patient is abortion, that is a gag rule.

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