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Martin O'Malley

elleng

(137,862 posts)

1. 'When tens of thousands of unaccompanied minors fleeing violence arrived at our southern border

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Wed Sep 9, 2015, 01:36 PM

Sep 2015

last year, Maryland took in more children per capita than any other state. We did it by working together: we cared for more than 5,000 children by convening Maryland’s faith, community, business and government leaders. We made a huge difference in these children’s lives and showed that Americans — if given the opportunity — are eager to step up and live their values.'