Illinois Gov. Pritzker Urges More Federal Aid for Migrant Crisis, Criticizes Biden Response as State Spending Tops $330 Million
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Gov. Pritzker criticized President Biden's response to the migrant crisis, saying Illinois is under strain with little federal support.
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Chicago expects to receive 25 migrant busloads daily, up from 10 currently, potentially bringing 1,250 migrants per day.
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Pritzker urged Biden to appoint a point person to oversee the crisis, waive TPS fees, expedite work authorizations, and provide more federal funding.
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The state has spent over $330 million on the migrant crisis so far. Chicago expects to spend $345 million by year's end.
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Pritzker's letter follows criticism of Biden's response from the NY governor and mayor, who also say they lack federal support.
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