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On the recordApril 29, 2024
Republicans voted to stop the hiring of DEI personnel in the military despite evidence that it will improve military readiness.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Pressley argues against Republican actions impacting military diversity.

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