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Ilhan Omar: It was really unfortunate to see many of my colleagues using this hearing to be able to go after Social Security…

On the recordJanuary 28, 2020
It was really unfortunate to see many of my colleagues using this hearing to be able to go after Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and to advocate for us to utilize our resources in putting more money in the pockets of the wealthy.
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Ilhan Omar
Democratic · Minnesota

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Omar criticizes colleagues for targeting social programs to benefit the wealthy.

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