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.
I am concerned that when it comes to truly prioritizing and solving the opioid crisis, the President is saying one thing but doing another.
Many of my colleagues here today have rightfully highlighted the extent of the student loan crisis.
I do think that despite the fact that I disagree with how, I mean, disagree is a mild term, but disagree with the President's course of action, I do think that we here in Congress have responsibility here as well.
I think the steps that Mick Mulvaney and Kathy Kraninger have taken are pretty indefensible across the board.
I am concerned as well that in this balance between wrongdoing by some lenders and consumers, that the agency may be erring too much on the side of these lenders that may be engaging in predatory practices.
I would like to submit to the record, and I seek unanimous consent to submit to the record, this New York Times article that displays the urgent need for Federal opioid response.





