Ilhan Omar

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5/21/2025, 10:02:01 PM
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Rep. Ilhan Omar
@Ilhan
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Republicans are planning to pay for their massive giveaways to their billionaire buddies by charging folks fleeing violence and oppression $1,000 for asylum in the United States.

They are also adding a $550 fee on Employment Authorization Documents, building barriers for asylum
Rep. Ilhan Omar
@Ilhan
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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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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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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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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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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.

The statement critiques a bill for providing tax cuts to the wealthy at the expense of working Americans, engaging in public discourse by addressing economic inequality 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 the bill, which could be seen as harmful to those supporting the bill, but it does not engage in personal attacks or hate speech. [-1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement aims to promote understanding of economic disparities, aligning with the principle of promoting empathy and compassion. [+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 criticizes the bill rather than individuals, adhering to constructive criticism without personal attacks. [+1]
  4. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its platform to highlight perceived injustices in fiscal policy, aiming 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 exercises free speech responsibly by focusing on policy critique rather than personal attacks. [+1]