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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53d
While cutting away American’s access to affordable health care, food assistance, and education, the Republican budget resolution increases ICE and Border Patrol’s budget by nearly $80 billion.

It funnels $45 billion toward immigrant detention camps and family jails – more than
Rep. Ilhan Omar
@Ilhan
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53d
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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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.

The statement is part of a broader public discourse on the implications of a Republican budget resolution, particularly focusing on its impact on families, children, and immigration policies. The tone is critical and accusatory, suggesting that the policies are harmful and targeting vulnerable groups.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement uses strong language to criticize policy measures, which could be seen as harmful if not substantiated with evidence. However, it aims to highlight potential harm caused by the policies themselves. [-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 or hate speech but uses strong language to criticize political actions.
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement attempts to promote understanding and empathy by highlighting the potential negative impacts of the policies on families and children. [+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 criticizes policies rather than individuals, which aligns with engaging in constructive criticism rather than personal attacks. [+1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its platform to raise awareness about societal issues, aiming to influence public opinion and policy 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 to critique public policy, using the platform to engage in civic dialogue. [+1]