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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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Aug 13, 2019

Your presence here today is a strong indicator of your concerns and your sentiments on this issue.

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Aug 13, 2019

Just have more hearings and meetings and let it be brought to the table, the specific needs of the women.

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Aug 13, 2019

I have had some real concerns, even in my own City, about the criminalization of homelessness.

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Aug 1, 2019

We are here to listen to you and to find the right solution for you here in Detroit.

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Aug 1, 2019

That is just outrageous. No, that is not a Federal law.

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Aug 1, 2019

Do you believe that the administration in Detroit is operating in a similar fashion today? Is this just modern redlining?

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Aug 1, 2019

You didn't even get a notice to come to court?

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Aug 1, 2019

I am just sitting here, almost shocked.

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Aug 1, 2019

But did she have due process at the beginning, when she was first in arrears of her taxes?

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Aug 1, 2019

I think we should really address some of those issues, particularly when it comes to any more of these remaining Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

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Aug 1, 2019

Now, urban blight is a difficult problem to solve. I don't know that Congress has an answer.

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Aug 1, 2019

We need compensation. And providing compensation is the only way that we can ensure people are held to account.

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