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Mom, Refugee, Intersectional Feminist, 2017 Top Angler of the Governor's Fishing Opener and Congresswoman for . Join me:

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jan 2

    23 years ago, from a refugee camp in Kenya, my father and I arrived at an airport in Washington DC. Today, we return to that same airport on the eve of my swearing in as the first Somali-American in Congress. 🙏🏾

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  2. Retweeted

    It means so much that one of the first bills we’re cosponsoring in Congress, repeal, is with my fellow sisters in service , , & more! Also, shout out to of CO - he was down for on Day 1 + now PAYGO repeal too!

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  3. 7 hours ago

    For now, Leadership has pledged not to use to obstruct progressive bills, and I know all of you will join me in holding them to that promise. When I asked you all to join me as I enter the halls of power I meant it, and I thank you for raising your voice on this issue.

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  4. 7 hours ago

    The pressure all of you mounted on helped create the space for progressives to win important concessions: -A hearing for Medicare for All -Repeal of a rule requiring a supermajority for tax increases -40% of every committee will be progressive caucus members

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  5. 7 hours ago

    threatens our ability to enact the kind of transformative change we need at this moment in history. Truly undoing its corrosive impact on our democracy requires a change in law, which is why the first bill i'm cosponsoring is for a full repeal of the statute.

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  6. 9 hours ago

    Their* 😜

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  7. 9 hours ago

    Wearing white for our swearing in was a small way we could honor those that paved the way for us. There journey might have been slightly different, but our struggle to achieve full equality is the same. Yes we can ✊🏽💪🏽

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  8. Retweeted
    19 hours ago

    Ilhan Omar landed in D.C. as a refugee 23 years ago, but this week she flew into the same airport to begin her term as a U.S. congresswoman

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  9. Retweeted
    12 hours ago

    for the past few major things on the campaign trail(convention, primary, general), i’ve made small little videos thru my lens. today i made the last one of my mom’s journey to congress. this one is by far my favorite. so i present to you; The Road to Congress, The Finale.

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  10. 11 hours ago

    So proud to be serving alongside you, sister. ❤️

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  11. 13 hours ago

    What does our 1st major bill, do? 1. Ban voter roll purging, increase voting rights 2. Expand automatic & online voter reg. + early voting 3. Give public matching funds for small-donors, reducing big $ influence 4. Mandatory independent redistricting to limit gerrymandering

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  12. Retweeted
    15 hours ago

    so this happened.

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  13. 15 hours ago

    Yesterday, Congress voted to lift a 181 year ban on headwear to make the more inclusive for all. I thank my colleagues for welcoming me, and I look forward to the day we lift the Muslim ban separating families all over the U.S. from their loved ones.

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  14. Retweeted
    Jan 3

    Congrats to MPS alumna, parent, and now Congresswoman Omar! , a 2001 graduate of , makes history by becoming one of the first Muslim women and the first Somali-American in Congress. Join us in congratulating Rep. Omar! 📷:

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  15. 17 hours ago

    If we can't dance it's not our revolution. 💁🏽‍♀️

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  16. 18 hours ago

    America's poorest families are bearing the brunt of Trump's temper tantrum. On our first day, we passed two bills to reopen the government. Now it's time for the President and Senate to act and end the !

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  17. 19 hours ago

    As someone who has seen what it means to seek asylum at a border and be received with such generosity, I want to make sure we understand there are other countries who take in so many of the world's most pained people. In the United States we can do better.

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  18. Retweeted
    Jan 3

    "We are going to make this country one that lives up to its ideals." Celebrating with at the end of historic and emotional night.

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  19. Jan 3

    On our first day in session, passed two bills to reopen the government with no new funding for Trump's border wall. It's time to reopen the government and let our federal employees go back to work!

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  20. Jan 3

    From a refugee camp in Kenya to the Capitol, this story has come full circle. This is the America I believe in, and the one I will never stop fighting for.

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  21. Jan 3

    As a kid, I acted as my grandfather's translator at our caucuses and he was the one who first sparked my interest in politics. I wish he could be here to witness this historic moment, but he was here in spirit as I placed my hand on his Quran for the ceremonial swearing in.

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