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Disabled Georgia activist gives free, accessible voting rides

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The Christian Science Monitor Breakfast with Senator Mark Warner (03/20/2023)

The Christian Science Monitor Breakfast with Senator Mark Warner (03/20/2023)

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In this press conference, Senator Mark Warner speaks about the recent bank turmoil, TikTok, and the handling of classified documents.