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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 6, 2022

I just want you all to know, I really appreciate your courage being here.

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Apr 4, 2022

Getting it right means saving billions in maintenance and fuel costs and slashing toxic pollution that is choking our communities.

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Apr 4, 2022

I am extremely alarmed at the anti-union actions that Oshkosh has taken in recent months.

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Apr 4, 2022

I know NEPA is important even in frontline community like mine. They are building an international bridge crossing how NEPA can actually help mitigate some of the issues regarding air quality.

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Apr 4, 2022

I think it is pretty historic to be able to have a hearing specifically about the role of slavery in our country and the financial institutions.

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Apr 4, 2022

I urge the Postal Service to revise its EIS to bring itself back into line with the law and administrative policy.

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Apr 4, 2022

One of the things I want to talk about is how our agencies are implementing Justice40 in delivering benefits to disadvantaged communities.

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Apr 4, 2022

Well, one of my concerns about the Infrastructure Bill is that it did strip requirements out of the National Environmental Protection Act, NEPA, that will fast-track certain projects without full environmental reviews.

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Mar 30, 2022

As someone who grew up in a community on the front line of the racist so-called war on drugs, I am proud to stand here today in support of the MORE Act to finally decriminalize marijuana and expunge marijuana-related convictions. The war…

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Mar 28, 2022

To the 30 million people in this country who are uninsured, to those who are underinsured, and to the Black, brown, indigenous, disabled, low-income, and trans people who are burdened under the various inequalities of our healthcare…

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Mar 28, 2022

First, being uninsured in this country is daunting, and I know that because most of my life I was uninsured...

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Mar 28, 2022

The Affordable Care Act helped narrow this coverage gap through premium tax credits that have allowed working families...

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