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Illinois to cut state-funded healthcare for illegal immigrants, green card holders after soaring costs
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Schumer calls for new Israeli leader to replace Netanyahu in Senate floor speech
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Texas rep wants to force sanctuary cities to cooperate with ICE, urges Biden to take ‘aggressive action’
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