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Judy Chu: I represent a district in Los Angeles County, where 3 years ago a young rising star, an elected official in my district…

On the recordJune 19, 2012
I represent a district in Los Angeles County, where 3 years ago a young rising star, an elected official in my district, Bobby Salcedo, was murdered by the Mexican drug cartel.
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Judy Chu
Democratic · California

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Judy Chu highlights the impact of drug cartels in her district.

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