Jan 20, 1999
With her leadership, Voters for Choice has helped to develop leaders across our country on choice issues; to educate Americans about reproductive issues; and to train advocates for this important work.
Eleanor Holmes Norton
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Eleanor Holmes Norton is an American attorney and politician serving as the U.S. Representative for the District of Columbia since 1991. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been a strong advocate for D.C. statehood and local autonomy. Throughout her tenure, Norton has focused on issues such as civil rights, education, and public safety, often emphasizing the unique challenges faced by residents of the District of Columbia. She has been vocal against federal interference in local governance, arguing for the rights of D.C. residents to have representation and control over their own affairs.
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Jan 20, 1999
I am especially pleased and very proud to honor and recognize the accomplishments of Kristina Kiehl, a national leader who has dedicated her life to improving the health and protecting the reproductive rights of Americans.
Jan 19, 1999
I assure you that I would have never have been so reckless as to take to the floor and argue for something already declared unconstitutional by the courts.
Dec 1, 1997
I ask for this right in the name of half a million people, the only Americans who pay Federal income taxes who do not have full representation in the Congress.
Dec 1, 1997
most Americans do not know and most people in the world are unaware that the Page H11772 residents of the Nation's Capitol do not have any representation in the Senate and cannot vote on this floor
Dec 1, 1997
the gentlewoman from the District of Columbia seeks to provide the Delegate from the District of Columbia the right to vote in the House on a resolution of impeachment.
May 5, 1994
let us set the record straight. What is being barred here by the Freedom of Access to Clinics Entrances bill FACE? The use of force. The threat of force, physical obstruction, intentional injury, intimidation, and interference. All of…
May 4, 1994
Had a deficit reduction package there. Not only was this paid for, but in fact we will end up--we would end up paying much more if we had not expanded that tax credit. If anything is going to save us money----
May 4, 1994
What I am talking about is the gentleman's non-support of help for working families which makes them more vulnerable to going on welfare.
May 4, 1994
Now, the income for families maintained by women over the past 10 years has gone down in real dollars. I ask, ``How do you propose that these women will have sufficient income to maintain their families without a safety net?''
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