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Chris Murphy: “I just think that the juxtaposition between the rather large increase in Capitol Police staff on this campus with the…”

On the recordMay 14, 2018
I just think that the juxtaposition between the rather large increase in Capitol Police staff on this campus with the fact that only 46 gatherings of Senators and Members were covered by Capitol Police outside the building is not justifiable.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

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Senator Murphy questions the adequacy of security coverage for Senate events.

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