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On the recordJanuary 3, 2025
While Republicans focus their energy for the next two years on giving tax breaks to the rich and cutting vital public programs, Democrats will continue working to lower costs and raise wages for all.
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Pramila Jayapal
Democratic · Washington

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Jayapal contrasts Democratic priorities with Republican plans to benefit the wealthy.

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