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“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
“Every Tuesday, Vice Mayor Talamantes and I are responsible for overseeing and ensuring transparent, accessible, and open Council meetings.”
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On the recordJanuary 23, 2020
The precedent of the president being able to stiff-arm the whole process will haunt us for 100 years.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine
Source
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Editor's note · Context

Senator King expresses concern about the long-term implications of a president avoiding congressional oversight.

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