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House Dems reintroduce reparations legislation

House Democrats reintroduced legislation aimed at delivering reparations to Black Americans who are descendants of slaves, co-led by Rep. Ayanna Pressley and Sen. Cory Booker.
The bill, known as H.R.40, seeks to create a federal commission to investigate the impacts of slavery and propose reparations.
Cory Booker emphasized the need to acknowledge the ongoing disadvantages faced by African Americans due to slavery and racism.
Seventeen Democratic senators are cosponsoring the bill, reflecting a broader push for reparations legislation in various states and cities.

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The Black Wall Street Times

Black Lawmakers Reignite HR 40 Reparations Push

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Black History Month unfolds, the Black lawmakers reintroduce HR 40. The bill would create a federal commission to study slavery’s impact and develop reparations proposals. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) picked up the fight after the late Sheila Jackson Lee championed the cause for years. “Today, I’m deeply honored to reintroduce HR 40, historic legislation to establish […] The post Black Lawmakers Reignite HR 40 Repa…

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The American Spectator

Pressley, Booker, and Colleagues: Silent on Dems Paying Reparations for Party’s Support of Slavery - The American Spectator | USA News and Politics

The Fox News headline quoting Massachusetts Democrat Rep. Ayanna Pressley was hilarious. Quite unintentionally.

10 days ago·Alexandria, United States

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American Greatness

Democrats Find a Cause to Rally Around: Reparations › American Greatness

While fiercely resisting the Trump administration’s work to eliminate government waste, fraud and abuse, Democrats have found their own cause to rally around. A group […] Source

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