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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.

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Apr 29, 2019

There are areas in the country that previously may see diseases that they've never seen before.

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Apr 29, 2019

Well, for more than 2 decades, the Federal Government neglected to make the New York City Housing Authority's (NYCHA's) developments--they failed to invest in them for more than 400,000 New Yorkers.

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Apr 29, 2019

We are not debating whether climate change is real and we are not debating any of those attendant effects.

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Apr 29, 2019

So there are areas in the country--let's say, Dr. Holder--there are areas in the country that previously may see diseases that they've never seen before.

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Apr 29, 2019

China is the world's leading country in electricity production from renewable energy sources.

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Apr 29, 2019

In the aftermath of some of these major natural disasters, the survivors, and particularly young people, tend to see mental health costs.

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Apr 29, 2019

I would say that we created this problem. And I think that it's on us to fix it, at least in this specific respect, with retiree health benefits.

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Apr 29, 2019

A lot of private delivery corporations do not cover healthcare for a lot of their employees. It's extremely stressful work conditions.

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Apr 29, 2019

I think it is so important that that gets across, because there is no way that we can develop a plan, there's no way that I think you can develop a plan that is realistic unless we lift this burdensome requirement on you.

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Apr 29, 2019

$32 billion. But what does that $32 billion in neglect look like?

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Apr 29, 2019

So it was completely unnecessary for these kids to get lead in their blood. It was completely unnecessary for these families to live through winter without heat. It was completely unnecessary for these families and children to breathe in…

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Apr 29, 2019

Vector-borne diseases will be pretty detrimental to the U.S.

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