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“There's dozens of unrelated policy provisions tucked inside of it. I'll give you a sense of a handful of them. One is a visa waiver program change. It's going to make it harder for people who've traveled to places with terrorist activity to get into the U.S. They're going to have to go through an added layer of security.”

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Susan Davis is an experienced U.S. Representative, born on April 13, 1944. She has served the 53rd Congressional District of California for many years. Throughout her political career, she has been committed to advancing issues such as education, healthcare, and social justice. more

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