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September 15, 2025

All the GOP DC Bills — And Whether Eleanor Holmes Norton Is Up to Fighting Them

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All the GOP DC Bills — And Whether Eleanor Holmes Norton Is Up to Fighting Them

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It’s no secret that DC is facing holy hell on Capitol Hill. But are the city’s leaders doing all they can to advocate for themselves in front of a Congress that seems to despise self-government in the District? DC Councilmember Christina Henderson joined us to talk through the Congressional bills currently targeting the District, Eleanor Holmes Norton’s poor performance last Wednesday, and about whether Mayor Muriel Bowser and the rest of our elected officials are up to the unprecedented challenge. Plus – the council is back this week. We’re previewing that.

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