D.C. Prognosis: Mike Johnson backs emergency take care of immigrants
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Home Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) mentioned Wednesday that Republicans don’t wish to change a legislation requiring hospitals to supply care to any particular person experiencing a medical emergency, together with immigrants with out authorized standing.
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