Eleanor Holmes Norton: “I have a bill that would allow some backpay for workers who work in--who are contract workers in retail, food, custodial…”

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 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.

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