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Feb 09, 2023

Republican-Led House, In Which D.C. Has No Vote, Passes Measures Repealing Two D.C. Bills

The two resolutions, targeting a bill that lets non-citizens vote in local elections and another revising the city’s criminal code, next head to the Senate for consideration.

Jun 07, 2017

House Of Representatives Unanimously Votes To Condemn Turkish Security Attack On D.C. Protesters

“This resolution was introduced by top Republican and Democratic leaders at a time when there is little bipartisan agreement on anything else.”

Jun 05, 2015

House Moves To Cut Metro Funding By $50 Million

Instead of $150 million, Metro will only get $100 million from the federal government for safety upgrades.

Mar 20, 2015

OMG: House Judiciary Committee Loses Mind, Goes Full Buzzfeed

You never go full Buzzfeed.

Nov 14, 2014

House Passes Keystone XL Pipeline Bill

In a 252-161 vote.

Sep 17, 2014

Norton on Islamic State Amendment: No War ‘Without the Consent of the Governed’

“District residents pay $12,000 per capita in federal income taxes, more per capita than residents of any state, to support their government in war and peace.”

Aug 29, 2014

House Member Who Is ‘Not A Jerk’ Seeks Interns

“HINT: vapid granolas who fear guns, hate babies, are ashamed of America, and think Islamic terrorists and illegal aliens are just misunderstood will not be comfortable here.”

Jul 24, 2014

Local Constituents To Andy Harris: Stay Out Of D.C.’s Affairs!

Local constituents visited Rep. Andy Harris’ office today to air their grievances about D.C.

Jan 23, 2013

Norton Introduces Bill That Would Grant D.C. Representation in Congress

D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton today introduced two bills that would grant D.C. varying degrees of representation in Congress.

Jan 15, 2013

Norton Again Introduces D.C. Statehood Bill

Just as she did in the opening week of the 112th Congress in 2011, D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton today introduced a bill that would make D.C. the nation’s 51st state.

 
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