Eleanor Holmes Norton: “If we are going to pay for it--because I can tell you this much, we are not going to pay for everything.”

Our local police force should not be subject to federalization, an action that wouldn't be possible for any other police department in the country.

I am outraged at the number and scope of anti-D.C. home rule riders in the bill released today.

I have urged the administration to remove these troops immediately.

D.C.'s local courts have faced chronic judicial vacancies for far too long, delaying justice for residents and placing an unnecessary strain on the administration of our local court system.