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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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Mar 12, 2025

What voting for the CR does is that it codifies the chaos and the reckless cuts that Elon Musk has been pursuing.

cbsnews.com
Mar 12, 2025

"What voting for the CR does is that it codifies the chaos and the reckless cuts that Elon Musk has been pursuing," Ocasio-Cortez said. "The robbing of our federal government in order to finance tax cuts for billionaires, is what is…

cbsnews.com
Mar 12, 2025

You run the government. If you have the votes, then go ahead. If you need Democrats, then you need to negotiate with Democrats. Those are your two options.

truthout.org
Mar 12, 2025

Raúl Grijalva stood as one of the biggest champions for working people in all of Congress.

commondreams.org
Mar 12, 2025

I'm here in D.C. ready to vote on a clean CR, and so is everyone else. Let's do it.

commondreams.org
Mar 12, 2025

House Democrats have stayed in D.C. to pass a 30-day clean government funding extension.

commondreams.org
Mar 11, 2025

If the federal government can disappear a legal US permanent resident without reason or warrant, then they can disappear US citizens too.

thenation.com
Mar 9, 2025

If the federal government can disappear a legal U.S. permanent resident without reason or warrant, then they can disappear U.S. citizens too.

commondreams.org
Mar 6, 2025

Criticism is part of the gig. Take it on the chin and move on.

msnbc.com
Mar 6, 2025

Anyone who lets this stuff be an excuse to hide from the public and stop doing town halls is not cut out for the job.

msnbc.com
Mar 6, 2025

I encourage Democrats to host town halls in GOP-held districts.

msnbc.com
Mar 5, 2025

the only permissible way to refuse to answer a question during a congressional proceeding such as this is by pleading the Fifth Amendment.

newsweek.com

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