Ilhan Omar

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Score 124
5/21/2025, 10:01:59 PM
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Rep. Ilhan Omar
@Ilhan
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53d
Republicans are using this bill to expand oil and gas leasing, including new mining leases on our public lands.

In Minnesota, that includes our Boundary Waters Wilderness.
Rep. Ilhan Omar
@Ilhan
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53d
Republicans have drafted the most extreme anti-environment bill in American history.

The budget repeals and restricts nearly all of the clean energy tax credits afforded by the Inflation Reduction Act, abandoning the businesses and families across the country who made clean
Rep. Ilhan Omar
@Ilhan
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53d
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,

The statement addresses the impact of a proposed bill on federal student aid, highlighting significant cuts and changes that could affect students' access to education funding. It is part of a broader conversation about the bill's implications on various social programs, indicating engagement with public policy and societal issues.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not use harmful language but highlights potential harm caused by the bill, aligning with the principle by raising awareness. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement aims to promote understanding of the bill's impact on students, fostering empathy for those affected. [+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 focuses on the bill's content and implications, adhering to constructive dialogue. [+1]
  4. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    By discussing the bill's impact on student aid, the statement uses its platform to inform and potentially influence public opinion for societal betterment. [+1]
  5. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement responsibly uses free speech to discuss public policy issues, maintaining integrity in its critique. [+1]