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Mazie Hirono: “I am concerned that this bill will no longer provide a meaningful opportunity for U.S. citizens to petition for their…”

On the recordApril 21, 2013
I am concerned that this bill will no longer provide a meaningful opportunity for U.S. citizens to petition for their siblings.
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii

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Hirono raises concerns about the bill's impact on sibling petitions.

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