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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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Apr 1, 2019

It is really troubling that in January 2018, under Secretary Carson's leadership, HUD halted implementation of the agency's Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule.

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Mar 27, 2019

I grew up in the district I serve where I have seen firsthand the results of the failing to hold those in power accountable to the laws of the land. From corporate polluters who continue to violate the Clean Air Act with no real…

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Mar 25, 2019

GAO's report also said, in light of the Equifax breach, as well as the CFPB's acknowledgement of the CRA market as a higher risk market for consumers, it is important for CFPB to routinely consider factors that could inform the extent that…

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Mar 25, 2019

Disaster relief has been inequitably restricted amongst people of different races, ethnicities, and economic classes.

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Mar 25, 2019

Would we not want the same kind of supervision on CRAs as we have for banks?

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Mar 25, 2019

It is imperative that we remain diligent in our oversight of these credit reporting agencies.

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Mar 25, 2019

My constituents, of course, do not have the luxury of constant credit monitoring.

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Mar 13, 2019

That was incredible. And obviously, many of us in the Congressional Progressive Caucus have fully supported so much of what Medicare for All stands for. I thank the gentlewoman from Washington for her leadership and courage for taking on…

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Mar 13, 2019

there is no legitimate reason for this former Trump transition team member to be drafting letters for them, unless there is some kind of political scheme happening behind closed doors

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Mar 13, 2019

the Department of Justice was not in the driver's seat; it was political operatives behind the scenes

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Mar 13, 2019

I am honored to co-chair this Special Order for the Congressional Progressive Caucus with my amazing colleague from California, Katie Porter. This is a privilege for me to be able to work with so many of my colleagues on the issues that…

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Mar 12, 2019

It just looks bad, we cannot accept FOIA requests but we are issuing new rules.

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