Ilhan Omar

Rank 10 of 47

Score 124

Sen. Ed Markey and I demanded an end to the billions in corporate handouts for the fossil fuel industry.

Over the next decade, $170 billion of taxpayer money will be funneled into the pockets of oil and gas corporations.

2/14/2025, 11:21:38 PM

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Rep. Ilhan Omar

@Ilhan

140d

I spoke with Mehdi Hasan about the constitutional crisis our country is facing as Trump and Musk wreak havoc on the federal government.

Rep. Ilhan Omar

@Ilhan

140d

This week, I’ve been fighting to protect the programs that Americans rely on while pushing back against Republican attacks on our democracy. Here’s what I’ve been up to (February 10–14):

I called for the rejection of the Republicans proposal to increase the Pentagon's budget by…

The statement addresses the issue of government subsidies to the fossil fuel industry, advocating for their elimination. It highlights a significant financial concern involving taxpayer money and corporate interests.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement aims to address financial practices that may harm public interests by redirecting taxpayer money to fossil fuel corporations. [+2]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
It promotes understanding and awareness of financial policies affecting the public, encouraging a shift towards more sustainable practices. [+2]
Principle 4:
I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
The statement engages in constructive criticism of current policies without resorting to personal attacks. [+1]
Principle 6:
I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
It uses the platform to advocate for policy changes that could benefit society by reallocating funds to more sustainable initiatives. [+2]