Ilhan Omar

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Score 124
5/21/2025, 10:02:00 PM
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Rep. Ilhan Omar
@Ilhan
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The bill cuts $330 billion from federal student aid, capping federal loans, and ending affordable repayment. Due to this, roughly 50% of students will lose access to the federal aid they need.

It eliminates Graduate PLUS loans and caps Parent PLUS loans, both of which
Rep. Ilhan Omar
@Ilhan
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52d
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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52d
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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52d
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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52d
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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52d
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

The statement critiques a Republican budget resolution, highlighting its impact on healthcare, education, and immigration policies. It suggests that the budget prioritizes funding for immigration enforcement over social services, implying a negative impact on vulnerable populations.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to highlight potential harm caused by the budget, aligning with the principle of striving to do no harm by raising awareness. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement does not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech, maintaining respect for privacy and dignity. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    By discussing the implications of the budget, the statement seeks to promote understanding and empathy for those affected. [+1]
  4. 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 critiques policies rather than individuals, avoiding personal attacks and focusing on policy implications. [+1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its platform to influence public opinion on societal issues, aiming for the betterment of society. [+1]
  6. 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 engaging in a substantive policy critique. [+1]