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On the recordJune 4, 2026
We don’t have support for child care, paid family leave or expanding access to IVF like Trump promised—instead we have skyrocketing costs on groceries, gas and baby gear, widespread cuts to Medicaid, ACA subsidies and SNAP benefits, and federal agents terrorizing our communities—even our daycares—and ripping families apart.
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Tammy Duckworth
Democratic · Illinois

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Criticizing lack of support for families under Trump Administration.

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