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Sylvia Rodriguez Garcia

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Sylvia Rodriguez Garcia is a U.S. Representative for Texas's 29th congressional district, serving since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she has a background in law and public service, which informs her legislative priorities. Garcia has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic development, advocating for the needs of her constituents in Houston and surrounding areas. Her work emphasizes support for marginalized communities and women's rights.

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Oct 22, 2019

But Mr. Marcus is under your control?

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Oct 22, 2019

As a Black woman who has fought my entire life against voter suppression efforts and tactics, I implore you to ensure your platform does not become a dark place for fringe elements to amplify hate, racism, and bigotry.

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Oct 22, 2019

Most boards are governed by an executive committee or a Chair. Otherwise, it is just a bunch of people in the room having coffee and reading a board agenda.

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Oct 22, 2019

It seems to me that if you want to help the unbanked and do all these great things-- that you would work in an approach that would include the U.S. Government.

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Oct 22, 2019

You don't know how many lawyers you have working for you here in D.C.?

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Oct 21, 2019

Part of that plan involves introducing tier-based pricing and FHA-guaranteed loans.

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Oct 21, 2019

As my colleague Ms. Jayapal noted earlier, the Senate Intelligence Committee report on Russian interference in 2016 election states that many--disinformation campaigns and cyberthreats do not just manipulate just one platform.

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Oct 21, 2019

That is why the role of the GSEs and FHA are so critical in helping communities regain wealth and homeownership.

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Oct 21, 2019

Inadequate affordable housing is a major issue that people in Chicago face, especially the working-class families that I represent on the southwest and northwest sides of the City.

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Oct 21, 2019

That is disappointing to me. That seems to run counter to the model that has governed FHA for decades.

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Oct 21, 2019

Rents in America have steadily increased, while working-class people have seen their wages remain stagnant.

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Oct 21, 2019

So those who have struggled financially, economically, are going to be charged more--

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