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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.

Dec 14, 2021

Mr. Speaker, while in a meeting with constituents, I missed the rollcall No. 441 vote. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 441. Members Recorded Pursuant to House Resolution 8, 117th Congress Allred (Davids (KS))…

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Dec 7, 2021

In the vast majority of civil forfeiture cases, the government is driving away cars, kicking people out of their homes for claimed suspicion.

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Dec 7, 2021

It is about 75 percent. Does that sound about right to you?

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Dec 7, 2021

In the United States our criminal system over targets the poor and over targets people of color, particularly Black Americans.

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Dec 7, 2021

So, yes, USDC is designed as a payment instrument under electronic money law in the United States.

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Dec 7, 2021

increasingly, so many of our communities, including the Bronx and Queens that I represent, do not believe and are increasingly not believing that we have a justice system in the United States.

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Dec 7, 2021

I think a primary reason why stablecoins are so powerful is that they are a superior form of settlement.

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Dec 7, 2021

Civil forfeiture means that the government, law enforcement, et cetera, is allowed to take away your property, often your car or even your home, without an arrest, without criminal charges, and without ever going to court.

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Dec 2, 2021

Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. We are here, Bronx boogie down caucus checking in, yerr caucus checking in, student loan cancellation caucus checking in because this is getting ridiculous. This is ridiculous. I am 32…

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Nov 30, 2021

Do you believe that the United States is behind the rest of the world when it comes to mitigating the risk that climate change poses to our financial system?

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Nov 30, 2021

One of the things that I also wanted to focus in on is the very important topic of climate change...

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