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On the recordAugust 5, 2020
I'm amazed that our distinguished colleague, Mr. Green, rails against the Federal threat to local decisionmaking here when it is precisely President Trump who is trying to dictate to state and local governments.
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Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Raskin criticizes Trump's influence over local school decisions amid the pandemic.

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