Eleanor Holmes Norton actually said...

Indeed, it is against the interests of every member sitting up here to have their own residents not counted

Norton emphasizes the importance of accurate census counts for congressional funding.

01/08/2020

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I need to know whether you believe that the Ecodistrict can be developed without Federal funds through the use of 412 authority.

I must tell you that OMB has been a roadblock to this committee and to development.

I am also troubled by how the committee often pulls the White House into these matters without any evidence.

I do believe oversight is appropriate in light of the round of surprises we have had.