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Joe Morelle: Allowing the buildings we work in to deteriorate around us is a fitting illustration of the broader failure to…

On the recordJune 3, 2026
Allowing the buildings we work in to deteriorate around us is a fitting illustration of the broader failure to strengthen and sustain Congress’ Article 1 powers under the Constitution.
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Joe Morelle
Democratic · New York
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rollcall.com
Jun 3, 2026

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Commenting on the state of congressional buildings.

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