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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 17, 2023

I respectfully ask that my bipartisan legislation be included in any reauthorizing package the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure will consider this Congress to send a strong message that Democrats and Republicans alike will…

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Apr 17, 2023

So, it costs money when we have these climate disasters?

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Mar 28, 2023

Yes, and let us not negotiate with bad actors like that. We think this is the time to really hold them accountable, honestly. This is how we set a precedent.

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Mar 28, 2023

Chairman Gruenberg, please, for the American people, we need a rulemaking decision on Section 956.

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Mar 28, 2023

Yes. Will you let us know, because I really do think they misled and probably lied, and made some inappropriate and fraudulent, probably, actions for which I hope that we will hold them accountable.

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Mar 28, 2023

I thank the ranking member for the time because my residents are already hurting. H.R. 1 would devastate their lives even more. Environmental impact statements change lives for the better, from air monitoring, pushing back against the…

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Mar 28, 2023

We need a rulemaking decision on Section 956. You know how critically important this is.

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Mar 23, 2023

Nearly one in five adults have medical debt collections listed on their credit report. That means one in five Americans may be denied housing, be forced to pay more in rent, struggle to purchase a vehicle, or other necessities because of a…

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Mar 23, 2023

Our residents are saying: Enough. Enough with giving billionaires and corporations taxpayer dollars that should be going to improve the quality of life of our residents, especially in a city that is still struggling with water shutoffs and…

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Mar 9, 2023

I am just trying to make a point, because it seems like when it benefits my residents, it is socialism, but when it benefits multi-million-dollar homeowners, it is not.

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Mar 9, 2023

What we have, to me, is a product that forces teachers, nurses, retirees, and residents across my district to pay for multi-million-dollar insurance policies so that the wealthiest Americans can afford to rebuild their mansions after the…

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Mar 9, 2023

When you have an insurance product that is so risky and unstable that the government must step in, you don't have a free market product, do you?

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