Rep. Decker is doing a quick rundown of all the EOs and how they're affecting MA: everything from girls' science clubs in Cambridge losing funding to harms to biotech & research here.
Dems need to be reading into the record all of the effects of Trump's chaotic illegal actions & asking Republicans who Trump has used, abused & discarded if THIS is really who they are? Just obedient lapdogs?
Rep Decker now summarizing what AG Campbell has been doing: joined w other AGs to sue over ending birthright citizenship, defunding research, dismantling DOE, stopping gender affirming care, and illegal firing of federal workers. Also challenging DOGE's access to personal info
Rep Decker notes recent ICE raids in the area, many people fearful and many directly impacted. Many who will not be in the room or as visible, and that's why we need to keep showing up for them & fighting for them.
I got to know Decker when she was on city council because our kids played together in Raymond Park. We moved to Medford right before she ran for the House. I’ve always liked her; it’s hard not to have good feelings about a politician you know personally from such humble circumstances.
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