In more than 20 years of service, neither business interests nor D.C. residents have approached me regarding changing the Height Act, but I supported Chairman Issa's call for a hearing on whether a 100-year-old law continues to serve the interests of both the Federal Government and the District of Columbia.
Norton discusses the lack of interest in changing the Height Act but supports a review.
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