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John Garamendi: “You could say I'm surprised, but how can I be when the President himself says he doesn't ‘think about Americans’…”

On the recordJune 10, 2026
You could say I'm surprised, but how can I be when the President himself says he doesn't ‘think about Americans’ financial situation’?
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

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Statement on Republican budget reconciliation bill

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