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Lauren Boebert: “Hard earned money is being wasted on covering bicycle…”

Featuring: Lauren Boebert, Republican | U.S. House Colorado, District 4

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Published | Video Starts at 1:00:21

… a non motorized bicycle that is used as a primary means of commuting to and from work, as well as a monthly stipend. Welcome to the federal government, american taxpayers. Hard earned money is being wasted on covering bicycle commuting expenses such as bicycles, bicycle locks, bicycle parking, storage, bicycle safety equipment, bicycle improvements or accessories, including reflective lights, racks, bicycle repairs and general maintenance personal safety and protective equipment, including high visible safety apparel, headwear and bicycle gloves and bicycle share memberships, as well as getting paid to bike to work. Praise the Lord. Coloradans across my district are struggling right now. They're hurting. The economy is bad. Inflation is high. The policies are ruining their lives that are brought by the Biden Harris administration. (1:00:21–1:00:58)

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Asserts that taxpayer money is wasted on various bicycle commuting expenses.

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