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California Dems to Biden: Send Us Afghan Evacuees

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August 26, 2021

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Over half of California's congressional delegation has signed on to a letter saying the state is eager to house Afghan evacuees. (Sgt. Samuel Ruiz/U.S. Marine Corps via AP)

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More than half of the Democrats in California’s 53-member congressional delegation will send a letter to President Biden on Thursday saying that California is ready and eager to house Afghan refugees and special immigrant visa applicants.

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