Ilhan Omar

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Score 124
5/21/2025, 10:02:01 PM
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Rep. Ilhan Omar
@Ilhan
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53d
The bill gives the Pentagon, an agency that has failed 7 consecutive audits, a budget increase of $150 billion.

This funding gives Hegseth a blank check to use the money to his discretion. His poor track record proves he is unfit.
Rep. Ilhan Omar
@Ilhan
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53d
Republicans are sneaking in cruel policy measures to target families and children, including eliminating restrictions on how long the U.S. can jail a child in immigration detention and directing invasive physical examinations of children as young as 12 who arrive at the border in
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

The statement criticizes Republican policies, particularly focusing on the financial burdens placed on asylum seekers and employment authorization. It is part of a broader conversation about budget allocations and policy decisions, engaging in public discourse about immigration and fiscal policy.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement uses strong language to criticize Republican policies, which could be seen as harmful to the discourse, but it does not directly harm individuals. [-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, but it does use charged language against a political group.
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement does not promote understanding, empathy, or compassion, as it focuses on criticizing policies rather than fostering dialogue. [-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 does not engage in personal attacks but criticizes policies and actions of a political group, which is a form of constructive criticism. [+1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses influence to highlight perceived injustices in policy, aiming to inform the public and potentially drive change. [+1]
  6. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds free speech principles by engaging in political critique, using the platform to discuss public issues responsibly. [+1]