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Maria Cantwell: “My constituents were outraged by the $1.8 billion slush fund, but the offer of blanket immunity from any tax enforcement…”

On the recordJuly 31, 2026
My constituents were outraged by the $1.8 billion slush fund, but the offer of blanket immunity from any tax enforcement claims was especially appalling.
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington

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Discussing constituents' reactions to DOJ deal.

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