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Eleanor Holmes Norton: I appreciate that, beginning in my early years in Congress when I was in the minority, this committee has held every…

On the recordJune 9, 2009
I appreciate that, beginning in my early years in Congress when I was in the minority, this committee has held every hearing that I have requested to assure that the Spring Valley neighborhood surrounding American University is cleared of World War I chemical and other weapons by the Army Corps of Engineers.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Norton acknowledges the committee's support for hearings on Spring Valley cleanup.

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