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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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Oct 28, 2019

So when cars are more fuel efficient that means they use less gas, and when cars use less gas it is not the auto industry that hurts, it is the oil companies.

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Oct 28, 2019

The human body needs clean air, clean water to survive, regardless of who you voted for in the last election.

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Oct 28, 2019

I represent the third poorest congressional district in the country, and nearly one-third of the transgender people in Michigan, 30 percent, are living in poverty.

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Oct 28, 2019

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and let's bring some sunlight in.

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Oct 28, 2019

It is only a surprise that more states haven't joined them.

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Oct 28, 2019

One of the things I think folks do not understand is that being poor can--you can die from being poor. It kills.

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Oct 28, 2019

I want to really emphasize that, you know, oil refineries will be one of the greatest sources of pollution.

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Oct 28, 2019

If people really want to see the real-life impacts of regressive environmental standards, they look no further than my district.

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Oct 28, 2019

Toxic chemicals in the air don't care if you are a Republican or a Democrat.

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Oct 22, 2019

Recently, Facebook has taken it a step further by permitting politicians to violate their community standards.

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Oct 22, 2019

Why haven't you stopped hate groups from using your Events page, and are you endorsing these groups by leaving their Events page up?

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Oct 21, 2019

I just strongly disagree with kind of the analysis that you bring forward, and really advise your Department to push back against getting rid of disparate impact, almost making it impossible, Secretary Carson, to bring a housing…

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