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Ed Markey: “It’s clear where they stand: they’ll give relief to criminals, but none to families.”

On the recordJune 6, 2026
It’s clear where they stand: they’ll give relief to criminals, but none to families.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Statement on Republican budget bill for ICE and CBP funding.

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