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Ayanna Pressley: “It is Haitian TPS holders who disproportionately serve as…”

Featuring: Ayanna Pressley, Democratic | U.S. House Massachusetts, 7th Congressional District

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Rep. Pressley Makes Final Appeal to Extend TPS for Haitians Ahead of Floor Passage

Published | Video Starts at 02:25

One in four of our health care workers are Haitian long term health care and one in five of our health care workers are Haitian. The caregiving crisis impacts families throughout America. Our seniors need care to age with dignity and community. It is Haitian TPS holders who disproportionately serve as caregivers and home health aides who during the pandemic risked their lives to care for the sick and the ailing. Further, with the lack of affordable housing leading to an increase in evictions and a decrease in home ownership, it is Haitian TPS holders who are part of the solution. (02:25–02:42)

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Asserts that Haitian TPS holders played a crucial role as caregivers during the pandemic.

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