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Eleanor Holmes Norton: I am convinced that the District of Columbia could teach the Congress some things.

On the recordMay 11, 2011
I am convinced that the District of Columbia could teach the Congress some things.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Cummings believes D.C. has valuable lessons for Congress regarding budget management.

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