Dems block bid to defund Cesar Chavez monument despite child sexual abuse allegations
Senator Martin Heinrich blocked the defunding of the Chavez monument, arguing that removing it would erase important history.
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Senator Martin Heinrich blocked the defunding of the Chavez monument, arguing that removing it would erase important history.
Senate Democrats, led by Martin Heinrich, blocked a Republican proposal from Sen. John Cornyn to defund the Cesar E. Chavez National Monument following sexual abuse allegations against the labor leader.
Sponsor of the No Funding to Honor Crime Scenes Act
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Senator who co-authored related rape-kit legislation
Former Congressman mentioned for contextual misconduct allegations
Former Congressman mentioned for contextual misconduct allegations
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