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On the recordSeptember 14, 2014
More than half the witnesses are representation from the District of Columbia in their elected capacities, all with the same agenda.
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Thomas Coburn
Republican · Oklahoma

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Coburn points out the lack of diverse opinions among witnesses supporting D.C. statehood.

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