Rep. Grijalva Statement on Customs & Border Protection Misuse of Funds Detailed in GAO Report
June 13, 2020
June 13, 2020
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following statement:
This week, the Government Accountability Office found that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) used congressionally-appropriated emergency funds meant for improving care for asylum seekers to instead purchase dog food, dirt bikes, computer equipment, and other enforcement-related equipment.
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"While asylum-seeking women, children and vulnerable populations we . . .
This week, the Government Accountability Office found that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) used congressionally-appropriated emergency funds meant for improving care for asylum seekers to instead purchase dog food, dirt bikes, computer equipment, and other enforcement-related equipment.
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"While asylum-seeking women, children and vulnerable populations we . . .