Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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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.
Dec 30, 2019
In every moment when our country needed us to rise, we did. Now it's our turn.
Dec 10, 2019
So, there is a pattern of reporting about race-based cases and there is a separate pattern of reporting of retaliation against whistleblowing. Is that correcting?
Dec 10, 2019
I would like to thank Lieutenant Commander Young-McLear for her service to our Nation and her bravery in speaking out and being here with us today.
Dec 10, 2019
His refusal to appear here today casts doubt on how seriously the Coast Guard is taking the disturbing findings of the Inspector General and of this committee.
Dec 10, 2019
So, this is not just in a matter limited to Lieutenant Commander Young-McLear's experience. This seems to be something of a pattern and that there are other examples of retaliation going on in the Coast Guard?
Dec 10, 2019
Could whistleblower retaliation cause service members to be reluctant to speak out about deficiencies in the Coast Guard?
Dec 10, 2019
Not only is it unacceptable but it has a profoundly detrimental effect on the Coast Guard's ability to carry out its mission.
Dec 10, 2019
I think one of the questions and one of the concerns that we have is that it may not just be limited, you know, to one area.
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