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On the recordAugust 7, 2026
We don’t have to imagine the negative consequences this policy will have on the health and well-being of our communities, because when President Trump previously instituted a similar policy, it led to widespread avoidance of medical care and other important programs, including among U.S. citizen children.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Warning about the consequences of the public charge rule.

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