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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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Sep 28, 2020

I know the OCC has proceeded to move forward and really, I believe, overstepped its authority by determining what a bank is or removing that authority from Congress to determine ultimately, again, what is in the best interest of the…

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Sep 28, 2020

It has been proven that it is our reality today, and White supremacy... is just evident that what is actually bleeding into our communities.

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Sep 23, 2020

If this pandemic has taught us anything it is that we cannot simply return to what they called normal when this is all over, because normal wasn't working for millions of Americans across the country and for thousands and families in my…

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Sep 23, 2020

she felt like we giving permission to kill her.

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Sep 23, 2020

We should not long to return, my friends. We are being given an opportunity to stitch a new garment, one that fits all of humanity and nature.

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Sep 23, 2020

I represent the third-poorest congressional district in the Nation.

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Sep 23, 2020

That is why it is important that we talk about climate solutions, we do so in a manner that is intentional and equitable.

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Sep 23, 2020

We are not going to solve these crises unless we center equity injustice in our solutions.

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Sep 21, 2020

I think you need to be very clear with the Senators, Secretary, really clear that direct payments to individuals is critical to preventing an economic collapse in our country.

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Sep 21, 2020

So you don't think it is an integral part to ensure that State and local government in the public sector is stabilized and will not go bankrupt like the City of Detroit did?

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Sep 21, 2020

my district really hasn't benefited from the program, and one of the things that I want to point out to you, Chairman Powell, is you don't have to lend with penalty rates to State and local government.

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