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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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Feb 4, 2020

Chairwoman McWilliams mentioned this opt-out, but States should not have to opt out.

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Jan 30, 2020

This administration's rogue attempt to start a war with Iran endangers countless lives around the world and was a wake-up call for Congress that we must reclaim our constitutional role as a check on executive power to wage endless wars…

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Jan 29, 2020

As part of the incredible, large class of members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, I am really proud to be here helping my colleagues translate a number of policy positions and issues and in being able to translate that into action…

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Jan 29, 2020

I thank my colleague from Indiana. I really appreciate the incredible public service that not only stems here but, as you all know, many of our servicemen and women who are of Muslim faith are serving our country every single day. Again…

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Jan 29, 2020

I thank Chairwoman Waters and her intelligent, hardworking staff for their leadership on this bill. I also thank my sister-in-service, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, for spearheading this package of bills, the Comprehensive CREDIT Act of…

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Jan 29, 2020

During Roll Call Vote number 32 on S. 3201, I mistakenly recorded my vote as ``yes'' when I should have voted ``no''. Personal Explanation

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Jan 29, 2020

As one of its first acts, this White House decided to ban Muslims from entering the United States by issuing an executive order prohibiting the entry of nationals of certain Muslim- majority countries. The people this administration banned…

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Jan 29, 2020

I thank the gentlewoman. Her incredible leadership and mentorship are so inspiring but also completely fuels my commitment to be centered around social justice and equality. Madam Speaker, I wanted to make sure that we talk about the fact…

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Jan 28, 2020

YouTube shouldn't flight ads and allow neo-Nazis to make money on this content.

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Jan 28, 2020

I'm really fearful we're going to find out much too late about what's happening there.

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Jan 28, 2020

I think social media has really, today, become almost a breeding ground of bigotry.

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Jan 28, 2020

Yes, you can say that, but it doesn't make it right or wrong, right?

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