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Nov 30, 2012

Marion Barry Channels Robert Byrd in Using Parliamentary Procedure to Approve Controversial Bill

Councilmember Marion Barry (D-Ward 8) used some cunning parliamentary procedure yesterday to muscle a bill through his committee that would offer protections to ex-convicts while they search for jobs and housing.

 
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