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Eleanor Holmes Norton: “I want to make sure--I have seen no evidence that the Capitol is being closed, that those grounds are being closed, and…”

On the recordApril 28, 2015
I want to make sure--I have seen no evidence that the Capitol is being closed, that those grounds are being closed, and I want assurance that that is not taking place.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Norton seeks assurance that the Capitol will remain open and accessible.

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