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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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Sep 24, 2019

Looking for a moment at the coal industry, the recent example which went from King Coal to widespread bankruptcy.

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Sep 24, 2019

I was born and raised in Detroit--from more homeowners to renters and so forth, and I think it is a result of a lot of combinations of things that you guys put forward.

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Sep 24, 2019

Again, without fully understanding, but she is just devastated.

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Sep 24, 2019

I am not making this stuff up. It is actually happening.

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Sep 24, 2019

Many energy analysts see a significantly negative performance outlook for the fossil fuel industry in the coming years.

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Sep 23, 2019

Earlier this month, my home state of Michigan became the first to ban flavored e-cigarettes.

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Sep 23, 2019

You know, when I was your age, I used to go to restaurants with my parents, and they say, you know, right now, you go, and they say, 'How many people in your group?' When I was little, they said, 'Nonsmoking or smoking section?'

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Sep 23, 2019

Well, the truth to you is very different for the majority of people in this room who do believe that children are being targeted by----

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Sep 23, 2019

Is it ever safe for kids or young adults to use e-cigarettes? No.

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Sep 23, 2019

As much as e-cigarette companies imply that they are smoking-cessation products, none are approved by the FDA for that purpose.

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Sep 23, 2019

What about traditional cigarettes? No.

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Sep 23, 2019

In practice, I truly believe that we've become testing ground, the American public, most disturbingly our American youth.

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