“Preferential treatment for the rich and well-connected has no place in the college admissions process.”
“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 recordApril 9, 2018
I would like to ask a simple question of everyone. Senator Whitehouse, in his opening statement, got me thinking about this.
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Shelley Moore Capito
Republican · West Virginia
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Capito references Senator Whitehouse's statement regarding pollution and state responsibilities.

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