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Tammy Duckworth: In Republicans’ extreme reconciliation bill, the American people would get nothing while ICE and Border Patrol get…

On the recordJune 6, 2026
In Republicans’ extreme reconciliation bill, the American people would get nothing while ICE and Border Patrol get another $70 billion blank check.
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Tammy Duckworth
Democratic · Illinois

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Statement on Senate Republicans' funding decision

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