Ilhan Omar

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5/21/2025, 10:01:58 PM
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Rep. Ilhan Omar
@Ilhan
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The bill includes provisions that will make it harder for kids to receive the nutrition they need.

This bill could cause over 18 million American children to lose access to free school meals. For many of these kids, the free lunch they get at school is the only nutritious meal
Rep. Ilhan Omar
@Ilhan
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53d
The bill cuts $300 billion in SNAP, which over 40 million Americans depend on.

This will cost farmers $30 billion in lost farm income at a time when they are already being squeezed by high input costs and low prices.
Rep. Ilhan Omar
@Ilhan
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53d
Medicaid is a program that serves low-income families across Minnesota - families that cannot afford a $35 copay every time they need to see a doctor.

Republicans are sneaking in this extra cost that will do nothing but punish sick Americans and deter them from accessing the
Rep. Ilhan Omar
@Ilhan
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53d
Republicans’ plans to cut Medicaid will be fatal for rural America.

More than half of all children and 18% of adults in rural areas are covered by Medicaid. Cutting Medicaid would worsen health outcomes, especially for folks with chronic illnesses, like diabetes, heart disease,
Rep. Ilhan Omar
@Ilhan
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53d
Nearly 14 million people (and likely more) by 2034 would lose health coverage and become uninsured.

That includes 8.6 million Americans who rely on Medicaid and the ACA Marketplace to access the affordable, life-saving health care they need.
Rep. Ilhan Omar
@Ilhan
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53d
Here’s what is included in Trump’s “Big Ugly” Budget Plan 🧵(Thread)

The statement criticizes a Republican-drafted bill for its extreme anti-environment stance, specifically targeting the repeal of clean energy tax credits. It is part of a broader conversation about the negative impacts of the budget on various social programs.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement uses strong language ('most extreme anti-environment bill') which could be seen as harmful or inflammatory, potentially violating the principle of doing no harm with words. [-1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement aims to promote understanding and empathy by highlighting the negative consequences of the bill on businesses and families, aligning with the principle of promoting understanding. [+1]
  3. 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 does not engage in personal attacks but rather criticizes the policy itself, adhering to the principle of constructive criticism. [+1]
  4. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    By raising awareness about the potential negative impacts of the bill, the statement uses influence for societal betterment, aligning with this principle. [+1]
  5. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement exercises free speech responsibly by focusing on policy critique rather than personal attacks, upholding this principle. [+1]