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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
@RepAOC
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- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reposted
🌡️ Round two, New York. Friday is the last hot day of this stretch, with the heat index peaking near 97°F (36°C) in the late afternoon. The Heat Advisory stays in effect and lifts at 8 PM tonight. Keep finding a cool option, meaning any public or private space with air
- In 2022, for-profit health insurers paid $10B in compensation to agents and brokers for enrolling individuals into Medicare Advantage plans. My legislation would bar financial perks for agents and brokers and ensure they work with patients to choose the best plan for them.
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A status bill that includes colonialism as an option is not decolonization. @RepAOC & I oppose the Resident Commissioner's legislation & will keep fighting for real self-determination for Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico's colonial status is a stain on our history. It must end.
- New Yorkers deserve a government that prioritizes them. The Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE) has been tasked with making City government work better for everyone. Share your thoughts. Sign up to speak at a public hearing at nyc.gov/COGEWorking New Yorkers deserve a city government that’s as careful with their money as they are. That’s why we launched COGE — the Commission on Government Efficiency. This Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, join COGE for public hearings and tell us how government can work better
00:00 - 🗣️HEAP Cooling Assistance closes TOMORROW at 5pm! Eligible households can receive help buying and installing an air conditioner or fan to help their home stay cool. Don't wait, apply today at a069-access.nyc.gov/accesshra/ or in person at your local social services or HRA office.
- Trump’s illegal war in Iran has descended our world and our global economy into chaos. Yesterday, the House finally met the threshold to pass a War Powers Resolution. The Senate must work quickly to advance this resolution and end this war.
- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reposted
I brought AOC tortillas from H-E-B. They make people feel better after a tough night, and that's what the Spurs are going to give Knicks fans tonight. Go Spurs go!
00:00 - Reading is one of the best ways we can build our personal and community power. That’s why I’m thrilled to announce a Summer Reading Challenge for NY-14 constituents. Read 10 books before Sept. 1st and submit your completed log to my office. Learn more: bit.ly/NY-14-is-readi…
00:00 - 🏳️🌈Happy Pride Month!🏳️🌈 Let us be encouraged and emboldened by the strength and resilience of the queer community. We will continue to walk with and for you in the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights in NY-14 and across the globe 🏳️⚧️✨
- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reposted
Eid Mubarak! Today as we honor Prophet Ibrahim, Eid al-Adha reminds us that sacrifice is not a burden. It is an opportunity to see ourselves as part of something larger. To extend a hand to those who need it most. I am honored to be New York City's first Muslim Mayor and I am
- Wishing a joyous and blessed Eid al-Adha to all those observing today. On this special day to so many in our community, we send our warmest wishes for a wonderful time with your family. Eid Mubarak!
- On Memorial Day, let us remember and honor the brave Americans who gave their lives in service to our country. We are forever grateful for their courage, and recommit ourselves to building a country worth their ultimate sacrifice.
