WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan issued the following press release:
U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) released the following statement after Senate Republicans rejected efforts to lower costs for families in favor of expanding a slush fund for ICE; rejected restraints on the President's ballroom project; and refused to prohibit the President's proposed nearly $2 billion fund, paid for by taxpayers, for giveaways to insurrectionists, convicted criminals, and political allies:
"During a cost-of-living emergency for families and small businesses, Senate Republicans today - over bipartisan opposition - pushed through legislation that puts the interests of the President over the pocketbooks of the American people. This bill expands...