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Jackie Speier: “I'm more anxious, and I think for all Members, there is going to be more trepidation associated with them being out with…”

On the recordOctober 30, 2022
I'm more anxious, and I think for all Members, there is going to be more trepidation associated with them being out with their constituents.
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Jackie Speier
Democratic · California

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Speier reflects on the increased anxiety lawmakers feel when engaging with constituents due to security concerns.

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