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Ilhan Omar Calls Manchin’s Demand to Limit Child Tax Credit a “Terrible Idea”
“I can’t believe I have to say this, but it is a terrible idea to cut the Child Tax Credit,” wrote Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Omar, Ocasio-Cortez Give Biden Deadline on Student Debt Cancelation Memo
“It is time for you to honor your campaign pledge and use this authority to cancel all student debt,” the lawmakers say.
After Pelosi Breaks Dual-Bill Promise, Progressives Are Now in the Driver’s Seat
Pelosi’s plan to bring infrastructure to the House floor on its own could doom the budget, unless progressives resist.
Pramila Jayapal, Ilhan Omar Slam Lobby Against Build Back Better Bill in Op-Ed
“We must deliver for American families,” the representatives wrote in a CNN op-ed.
Videos Show “Unfathomable Cruelty” of Border Patrol Against Haitians at Border
“This system simply can't be reformed,” said Rep. Rashida Tlaib.
Parliamentarian Blocks Dems From Including Immigration in Reconciliation Bill
This marks the second instance in less than a year that the parliamentarian has blocked Democrats' legislative goals.
Ilhan Omar Urges Pardon for Daniel Hale, Who Leaked Air Force’s Drone Program
Omar says that, while the legality of his actions has been decided, it is up to Biden to rule on the moral question.
Bernie Sanders, Barbara Lee Call for Opening US to Refugees From Afghanistan
Progressives argue that the U.S. has a responsibility toward "refugees fleeing the consequences of our actions.”
Ilhan Omar Says Rent Should Be Canceled Until End of Pandemic
The newest eviction moratorium will merely delay a housing crisis unless Congress takes additional action, warns Omar.
Omar Unveils Guaranteed Income Bill to Send American Adults $1,200 a Month
The bill would send adults earning up to $75,000 a year $1,200 a month, which could help reduce poverty.