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Eleanor Holmes Norton: The lack of statehood deprives us of more than just full representation in this Congress. It has practical and dire…

On the recordSeptember 18, 2019
The lack of statehood deprives us of more than just full representation in this Congress. It has practical and dire consequences.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Norton highlights the negative impacts of DC's lack of statehood.

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