“Preferential treatment for the rich and well-connected has no place in the college admissions process.”
“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
“Every Tuesday, Vice Mayor Talamantes and I are responsible for overseeing and ensuring transparent, accessible, and open Council meetings.”
““After years of effort, my bill to cap insulin at $35 a month for everyone is one step closer to becoming law,””

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On the recordJune 2, 2021
we've got to pass the For the People Act and if no Republican is prepared to support us, we've got to go with it alone.
Said by
Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont
Source
transcripts.cnn.com

Editor's note · Context

Senator Sanders calls for the passage of the For the People Act despite lack of Republican support.

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