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Additionally, Rep. Pressley cosponsored a series of amendments related to the 1033 program, including Rep. Velasquez’s amendment to eliminate the program and Rep. Ocasio-Cortez’s amendment to add to the prohibited list of military equipment.

Congresswoman Pressley’s amendment halting the 1033 program is endorsed by: …R Street Institute…

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