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2009-02-24T09:30:43-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvM2JlXC8yODQyNzYtMTAtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Mark Plotkin talked about the Senate vote to take up legislation that would give the District of Columbia a full seat in the House of Representatives, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. President Obama has called himself a “strong proponent” of congressional representation for the District. If the bill becomes law, opponents say it is unconstitutional and are likely to challenge it in court.
Mark Plotkin talked about the Senate vote to take up legislation that would give the District of Columbia a full seat in the House of Repres…
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Mark Plotkin talked about the Senate vote to take up legislation that would give the District of Columbia a full seat in the House of Representatives, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. President Obama has called himself a “strong proponent” of congressional representation for the District. If the bill becomes law, opponents say it is unconstitutional and are likely to challenge it in court. close
Mark Plotkin talked about the Senate vote to take up legislation that would give the District of Columbia a full seat in the House of Repres… read more
Mark Plotkin talked about the Senate vote to take up legislation that would give the District of Columbia a full seat in the House of Representatives, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. President Obama has called himself a “strong proponent” of congressional representation for the District. If the bill becomes law, opponents say it is unconstitutional and are likely to challenge it in court. close
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