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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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Mar 11, 2019

These 545 people didn't lose a boat; they lost their home. What are we doing? What are you doing to help them?

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Mar 11, 2019

We do not want it in exchange for people dying.

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Mar 11, 2019

My 13-year-old boy the other day, asked, why say socialism or capitalism? Why not people-ism?

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Mar 11, 2019

Corporate greed is a type of cancer in our democracy right now, and it is true.

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Mar 11, 2019

Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 119 and ``nay'' on rollcall No. 120. ____________________

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Mar 11, 2019

I believe that this is a $62 billion industry in America right now, and they cannot just put a disclaimer...

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Mar 7, 2019

As one of the first Muslim woman elected ever in the history of the United States to Congress, I rise in support of opposing all forms of hate. No one should ever experience feeling less than, live in fear, or be exposed to oppression…

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Mar 6, 2019

Increasingly, subprime auto lenders have been using kill switches that allow them to turn off and lock a car when a consumer misses a payment.

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Mar 6, 2019

Please tell me what the CFPB is doing to hold predatory subprime auto lenders accountable.

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Mar 6, 2019

Owning or leasing a car is the price of admission to the economy and society in much of America.

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Mar 6, 2019

We serve people, not the corporations.

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Mar 6, 2019

Today I rise in support of H.R. 1, the For the People Act. H.R. 1 will restore our democracy. We need a comprehensive bill, Mr. Chairman, that takes action on what the people sent us to Congress to do: to work on their behalf and to ensure…

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