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Eleanor Holmes Norton: I strongly oppose this undemocratic, paternalistic bill.

On the recordJuly 11, 2023
I strongly oppose this undemocratic, paternalistic bill.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Norton criticizes a bill affecting D.C. election laws as undemocratic.

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