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Imminent attack on the DC Delegate's vote in the Committee of the Whole House
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People For The American Way Blog |
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Tuesday, January 4, 2011 |
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Jen Herrick |
Today, the DC Delegate has a vote in the Committee of the Whole House.
Tomorrow, this partial right to vote – the only direct representation DC has had on the House floor in its entire history – will likely be revoked by House Republicans as they approve the House Rules of the 112th Congress. Speaker-designate Boehner needs to hear from you that this is unacceptable...
As Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) noted following last November’s elections:
"The opportunity to vote in committees, now including the Committee of the Whole, is significant to the American citizens who live in the nation's capital and pay full federal taxes annually to support our federal government."
Maintaining the DC Delegate’s vote in the Committee of the Whole House is an important part of long-standing efforts to fully enfranchise our nation’s capital. Call now. 202-225-6205
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