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Illinois U.S. Rep Lauren Underwood: "173 years ago, the U.S. federal government unlawfully sold the Prairie Band Potawatomis reservation..."

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Lauren Underwood tweeted the following:

"173 years ago, the U.S. federal government unlawfully sold the Prairie Band Potawatomis reservation in Illinois.
I introduced legislation with @RepChuyGarcia to return the land that is rightfully theirs, a step toward righting this historic wrong.
chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/"
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Here are other recent tweets from Lauren Underwood:

"I led a group of 100 House & Senate colleagues in a letter to @POTUS, urging him to extend the student loan payment pause.
This will especially help low-income, Black and Brown, and women borrowers, and help them keep a roof over their heads, secure child care, & purchase food."
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"Too many families are facing mental health challenges.
I secured a nearly 700% increase in funding for school-based mental health programs, and I introduced a bill to expand access to mental health care.
Hear from a family in my community advocating for mental health supports." on Aug. 4
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"I am committed to uplifting women and ensuring they have the freedom to make health care decisions about their lives, families, and futures.
I voted to pass legislation that codifies the right to an abortion and protects patients who travel to states where abortion is legal." on Aug. 4
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