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Henry Cuellar: This is a Federal issue and our local governments and charitable organizations should not be forced to bear the…

On the recordJune 23, 2014
This is a Federal issue and our local governments and charitable organizations should not be forced to bear the financial burden of providing the most basic of human kindness.
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Henry Cuellar
Democratic · Texas

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Cuellar emphasizes the need for federal support in handling immigration issues.

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