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On the recordJuly 15, 2025
Do the American people really want massive cuts to health care, nutrition and education so that billionaires can get huge tax breaks? I don’t think so. No member of Congress who voted for this disastrous legislation should be re-elected.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont
Source
truthout.org
Jul 15, 2025

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Sen. Sanders criticizes the reconciliation bill and its impact on American citizens.

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