D.C. Statehood Forum Focuses on Next Steps

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D.C. Statehood Forum Focuses on Next Steps

D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton and four panelists talked about the future of the District statehood movement on Sept. 29 as the midterm elections loom in November at the 51st Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference.

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