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Chris Van Hollen: We should not be punishing federal employees for something they had nothing to do with. They’re not responsible. They’re…

On the recordOctober 23, 2025
We should not be punishing federal employees for something they had nothing to do with. They’re not responsible. They’re innocent bystanders.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland
Source
thehill.com
Oct 23, 2025

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Van Hollen criticized the treatment of federal employees during the government shutdown.

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