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Adriano Espaillat: “Was there any sweep of the Capitol or the premises around the Capitol ordered for explosives during the days leading up…”

On the recordFebruary 17, 2021
Was there any sweep of the Capitol or the premises around the Capitol ordered for explosives during the days leading up to January 6?
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Adriano Espaillat
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Espaillat questions security measures before the January 6 insurrection.

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