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Darrell Issa: I think D.C. disenfranchisement in terms of the franchise and the fact that my dear friend and colleague Ms. Norton does…

On the recordDecember 1, 2013
I think D.C. disenfranchisement in terms of the franchise and the fact that my dear friend and colleague Ms. Norton does not have a vote on the floor of the full House I think is really a national shame, and politics shouldn't have anything to do with it.
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Darrell Issa
Republican · California

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Issa criticizes D.C. disenfranchisement and advocates for voting rights.

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