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2025-06-12 20:22:32 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: F52B2B9DF6020748064FB2FB3EC7487B6FAD50D292A4367B224F90437B99D070
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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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