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On the recordFebruary 16, 2022
The FIRST STEP Act--the Democrats did the FIRST STEP Act, the Republicans were in the majority. It was a bill sponsored by Senators Grassley, Durbin, Lee, and many others. Who signed it into law? Donald Trump signed it into law, this so-called Democratic measure. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The senior Senator from Nevada.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
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Feb 16, 2022

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