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On the recordAugust 15, 2018
I think the summary--Mr. McHenry, correct me if I am wrong--in terms of how many unaccompanied kids actually show up for a hearing, I think their best number is that it is less than half.
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Rob Portman
Republican · Ohio
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Portman highlights the low attendance rate of unaccompanied minors at hearings.

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