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The quote argues that the District of Columbia should be allowed to make its own laws without interference. It also criticizes House Republicans for getting involved in the matter. The wording makes the position sound direct and political.
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Originally said in English.
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About Jan Schakowsky
American politician, since 1999
Janice Schakowsky is an American politician and Democratic Party member, serving in Congress since 1999. She represents Illinois’s 9th congressional district and previously served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1991 to 1998. Schakowsky has built her career in public office at the state and federal level, with more than three decades in elected politics. Her public record is tied to legislative work in Illinois and in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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