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Eleanor Holmes Norton: “Unfortunately, this Congress is the same. We create select committees and drive all kinds of important people to testify…”

On the recordFebruary 2, 2016
Unfortunately, this Congress is the same. We create select committees and drive all kinds of important people to testify over issues that they think are important.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Norton criticizes Congress for prioritizing certain investigations over urgent community issues.

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