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Sen. Chris Murphy says it's time for Democrats to rethink their approach. In his push for leadership, he’s calling out the party’s status quo and advocating for bold action post-2024. 

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Jenna Cutler, an Associate Attorney at Barclay Damon, LLP, explores how this initiative is creating a lifeline for the community.

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