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Andy Barr: We are experiencing a crime wave -- 15% increase in homicides because of the defund police movement.

On the recordAugust 20, 2022
We are experiencing a crime wave -- 15% increase in homicides because of the defund police movement.
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Andy Barr
Republican · Kentucky

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Linking crime rates to the defund the police movement.

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