WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following press release:
During National Police Week, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) is highlighting data showing how the $1 billion in taxpayer dollars congressional Republicans want to pay for Donald Trump's ballroom project could instead be used to fund vital federal programs that would support hiring and training for law enforcement agencies across the country, as well as benefits programs for officers and their families.
"Instead of wasting $1 billion in taxpayer dollars into President Trump's vanity project, this money should go toward helping local law enforcement attract and retain new talent, support officers injured in the line of duty, and receive improved trainin...