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Santos surrenders

U.S. Rep. Santos speaks to reporters as he leaves the federal courthouse in Central Islip, N.Y., Wednesday, May 10, 2023. A 13-count federal indictment unsealed in New York accuses Santos of embezzling money from his campaign, falsely receiving unemployment funds and lying to Congress about his finances. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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U.S. Rep. Santos speaks to reporters as he leaves the federal courthouse in Central Islip, N.Y., Wednesday, May 10, 2023. A 13-count federal indictment unsealed in New York accuses Santos of embezzling money from his campaign, falsely receiving unemployment funds and lying to Congress about his finances.

Long Island Congressman George Santos has been charged with 13 crimes, including money laundering. Healthcare professionals are concerned about Connecticut’s healthcare policies for undocumented children. Advocates want more transparency from Waterbury police. And Connecticut Senate Republicans propose the largest tax cut in state history.

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