When the water comes and when the floods come, which communities are going to be endangered and vulnerable the most?
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.
When the fires come, which communities do not have--do not have facilities outfitted with HEPA filters and other sorts of access to clean air?
I think one of the things that is important to acknowledge is that this is one of our first congressional hearings on public banking in modern American history.
A public bank would be chartered to serve the public good, and it would remove the profit-seeking shareholders.
Make sure to require co-pollutant tracking and accounting and demand cumulative impact analysis.
I represent parts of the Bronx, where more than half of the residents are either unbanked or underbanked.
This bill is about providing a public option for financial services--an option, not a government takeover.
I applaud President Biden for centralizing the response of vaccines, getting them out quickly.
if this resulted in a large population of people being evicted due to this mismatch in timing and fund distribution, could that precipitate almost a secondary public health crisis and concern due to displacement and homelessness?





