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2025-06-12 19:52:50 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 72387AFCD77BAE7D32AD959FA6869F1BC41C2282A20EB42148ED2BB3897A795A
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This is false. Senator Padilla clearly identifies himself and his purpose at the press conference in the video shared in this post. While member lapel pins can serve as a means of identification, members are not required to wear them either in the capitol or elsewhere. https://rollcall.com/2005/01/20/for-members-of-congress-traditional-lapel-pin-serves-as-more-than-just-a-form-of-identification/
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