On the recordMay 11, 2016
To me, it's shameful that the community housing the Federal Government is not afforded the same rights to self-government as all others across the country.
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congress.govEleanor Holmes Norton: “To me, it's shameful that the community housing the Federal Government is not afforded the same rights to…”
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Norton criticizes lack of self-government rights for D.C.
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