Ilhan Omar

Rank 7 of 47
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Score 142
10/1/2025, 6:03:42 PM
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Rep. Ilhan Omar
@Ilhan
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5d
Social Security benefits are mandatory and will continue regardless of a shutdown, so recipients can expect to continue receiving their payments. But the Social Security Administration will see furloughed staff, which means new applications and other requests will take longer
Rep. Ilhan Omar
@Ilhan
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5d
A shutdown means hundreds of thousands of federal workers will be furloughed or forced to work without pay.
Rep. Ilhan Omar
@Ilhan
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5d
Republicans shut down the government because they don’t want to fix the health care crisis they created.

Their partisan games threaten paychecks, health care, and vital services for millions of families. Here’s what will be impacted: (THREAD 🧵)

The statement provides information about the impact of a government shutdown on Medicaid, Medicare, and public health services. It aims to inform the public about the continuation and delays in these services, contributing to the public discourse on the effects of a government shutdown.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does no harm and provides factual information about the continuation and delay of services. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding by clarifying which services will continue and which will be delayed. [+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 or ad hominem arguments, maintaining a neutral tone. [+1]
  4. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds free speech by responsibly informing the public about the situation. [+1]