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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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Jun 10, 2020

this is a really critical issue to my neighbors.

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Jun 10, 2020

I also want to thank your leadership in making sure that everyone stays safe during this pandemic.

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Jun 9, 2020

there's so much--actually, more uncertainty now, I feel, around COVID than ever before

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Jun 9, 2020

I am very concerned that I don't have to make any more phone calls going forward after 53 of my members have passed.

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Jun 9, 2020

I want to always center on people in my district and those directly impacted.

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Jun 9, 2020

Kroger's Company attempted to retroactively remove the Heroes Pay to folks that actually put their lives under risk.

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May 15, 2020

Access to clean water and to affordable water is essential to saving lives and stopping the spread of COVID-19. No one deserves, Mr. Speaker, to die because they are too poor to afford water. In my district alone, thousands of low-income…

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Apr 23, 2020

This bill is only necessary because, in the last bill, Republicans prioritized a half-trillion-dollar gift to corporations that turned around and laid off workers who bailed them out. Our people need us to prioritize public health and…

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Apr 23, 2020

I urge my colleagues to please do more to save lives. It is immoral for us to walk away and take a month off when people, our neighbors, are dying and losing loved ones. So, in memory of Skylar, in honor of her, please let's expand public…

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Mar 27, 2020

As individuals, families, and communities across this country and the world deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, I know residents in the 13th Congressional District are looking for immediate, lasting relief. I know that our medical workers and…

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Mar 10, 2020

we shouldn't be risking our lives for corporate greed. We should really be taking care of our families.

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Mar 10, 2020

Corporate greed is a disease in our country.

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