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Sen. Patrick Leahy On DACA, North Korea And Other Issues

A photo of Sen. Patrick Leahy in a grey suit and a blue striped tie.
J. Scott Appelwhite
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Associated Press
Senator Patrick Leahy joins Vermont Edition to discuss, DACA, North Korea and other key issues.

Senator Patrick Leahy says that President Trump is making a mistake in moving to rescind DACA - or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Sen. Leahy joins us to discuss the "dreamers" whom this would affect.
He also shares his thoughts on the rising tensions between the U.S. and North Korea and his ideas about tax reform.

Broadcast live on Friday, September 8, 2017 at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

Ric was a producer for Vermont Edition and host of the VPR Cafe.
Bob Kinzel has been covering the Vermont Statehouse since 1981 — longer than any continuously serving member of the Legislature. With his wealth of institutional knowledge, he answers your questions on our series, "Ask Bob."
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