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On the recordNovember 17, 2021
I think that is just one more reason why the idea of giving the District of Columbia the kind of opportunities and responsibilities that they should have in our legislation, my legislation.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Carper advocates for more autonomy for the District of Columbia in legislation.

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