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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 10, 2020

It is a crime to defraud Americans.

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Mar 10, 2020

I think it is really critically important that we understand that urgency because on the ground offices are being closed.

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Mar 10, 2020

I really think this is an important conversation about the extent and making sure we have access to information for our residents at home.

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Mar 10, 2020

the more we do that I think the more important it is that my colleagues understand the supplemental bill that now is being told to be hold up for two weeks for help to communities like ours around the country, is now being held up and…

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Mar 9, 2020

It is called cheating. The definition of 'cheating' is to act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage.

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Mar 9, 2020

Is there an amount of CEO pay that you would consider inappropriate?

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Mar 9, 2020

This is literally, like, life and death for our residents at home.

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Mar 9, 2020

It is a criminal scheme. You all got caught doing something that was extremely disgusting.

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Mar 9, 2020

You should have been much more prepared and acknowledging and owning what this company has done before.

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Mar 9, 2020

Do you think it is appropriate for a bank caught cheating to not address the excessive executive pay at Wells Fargo?

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Mar 9, 2020

I am really tired of subsidizing, I mean, literally subsidizing for you all not even paying a living wage to the residents who work for the company.

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Mar 9, 2020

Do you know that when you don't pay a living wage to our residents, many of whom are your employees, that they end up going on assistance?

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