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NY Dems running for House want fed funding for ‘Drag Story Hour’ as city, state spends $700K
New York Democratic candidates for House seats, Rep. Dan Goldman and Brad Lander, advocate for federal funding of 'Drag Story Hour,' a controversial program where drag performers read to children in schools. The program has already received $700,000 in state and city funding, with Democrats seeking federal support if they regain House majority control.
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