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Eleanor Holmes Norton: Both Republican and Democratic Justice Departments who have looked at the issue have said that a constitutional…

On the recordMarch 21, 2021
Both Republican and Democratic Justice Departments who have looked at the issue have said that a constitutional amendment is required for D.C. Statehood.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Norton emphasizes the need for a constitutional amendment for D.C. Statehood.

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