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Zoe Lofgren: “Jim Sensenbrenner was my co-sponsor, since retired, and we couldn't get anywhere.”

On the recordJune 21, 2023
Jim Sensenbrenner was my co-sponsor, since retired, and we couldn't get anywhere.
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Zoe Lofgren
Democratic · California

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Lofgren reflects on challenges faced in passing her bill with Sensenbrenner's support.

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