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Ilhan Omar: We are done letting fossil fuel executives write the rules while our communities pay the price.

On the recordJuly 25, 2025
We are done letting fossil fuel executives write the rules while our communities pay the price.
Said by
Ilhan Omar
Democratic · Minnesota
Source
commondreams.org
Jul 25, 2025

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Omar emphasizes the need to stop fossil fuel companies from influencing policy.

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