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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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Jun 24, 2019

Not only to help in Puerto Rico, but if something happens somewhere in California, New York, Florida, or Texas, the Puerto Rican companies can also participate.

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Jun 20, 2019

It is a great honor to recognize Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency's After-School 21st Century Learning Centers program participants. The young people who have participated in this program have shown initiative and growth. Wayne…

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Jun 19, 2019

If you want to see what doing nothing looks like in communities of color, I will show you.

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Jun 19, 2019

No, you don't understand, you have to win, because if you win, that means we belong.

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Jun 19, 2019

We have a home ownership crisis in my district and across Michigan.

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Jun 19, 2019

When people can't get mortgages, they are forced to turn to land contracts.

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Jun 19, 2019

I love it, because I have a chairwoman who believes in allowing, especially women of color, to have access and a voice in this committee.

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Jun 19, 2019

No, it is important. And lastly, one of the things, and again, in the nonprofit sector, we did these diversity trainings.

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Jun 19, 2019

The one thing that I noticed is, I think I saw some statistics that a majority of my residents in the 13th Congressional District, close to half of them are renters now.

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Jun 19, 2019

Lagging appraisals put moving into many of our vacant homes and renovating them out of reach.

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Jun 18, 2019

This is my family in Congress, by the way. You feel less alone.

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Jun 18, 2019

this is my family in Congress, by the way. You feel less alone.

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