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Eleanor Holmes Norton: “It is interesting to note that the gentleman's amendment to cede the District of Columbia back to Maryland did not have…”

On the recordJune 26, 2020
It is interesting to note that the gentleman's amendment to cede the District of Columbia back to Maryland did not have the consent of Maryland. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Connolly), my good friend.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia
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Jun 26, 2020

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