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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is an American politician and activist serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 14th congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she gained national attention for her progressive policies and advocacy on issues such as climate change, healthcare, and economic inequality. Ocasio-Cortez is known for her grassroots campaigning and her ability to mobilize young voters, making her a prominent figure in the progressive wing of the party.
Madam Speaker, I thank Representative Jayapal for giving context of how these words and this language have always been levied towards the ascent of women and women who are ascending in power. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from…
Madam Speaker, I would also like to thank many of my colleagues for the opportunity to not only speak today but for the many Members from both sides of the aisle who have reached out to me in support following an incident earlier this…
Madam Speaker, I seek recognition for a question of personal privilege. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair has been made aware of a valid basis for the gentlewoman's point of personal privilege. The gentlewoman from New York is recognized…
Madam Speaker, I thank Representative Lee not just for her comments but for her leadership. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Minnesota (Ms. Omar), who is another incredible, resilient, and passionate leader.
So really, when we talk about compensation for risk, it is not that all people in our economy are compensated for risk, just that a certain narrow class is compensated for risk of capital, but not necessarily risk of life.
I want to ask anyone on the panel, what is the likelihood that these jobs have been lost for the foreseeable future?
Your testimony and insight is deeply appreciated. I think, especially as we are discussing capital markets and worker protections during this pandemic, it is an especially important topic.
Madam Speaker, I thank Chairwoman Waters for her continued leadership on the Community Reinvestment Act. Over the last several weeks, our Nation has been gripped by the uprisings against anti-Black racism and systemic racial injustice…
The whole point of protesting is to make ppl uncomfortable. Activists take that discomfort w/ the status quo & advocate for concrete policy changes. Popular support often starts small & grows. To folks who complain protest demands make…
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