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Eleanor Holmes Norton: The Republican House is again seeking to impose its will on the District without the consent of D.C.'s locally-elected…

On the recordMay 13, 2015
The Republican House is again seeking to impose its will on the District without the consent of D.C.'s locally-elected government.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Norton criticizes Republican actions undermining D.C.'s local governance.

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