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House Republicans seek to block DC criminal code overhaul

By Cami Mondeaux
Published January 25, 2023 6:24pm ET
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House Republicans seek to block DC criminal code overhaul
House Republicans are reportedly planning to introduce a bill seeking to block the D.C. Council’s recent overhaul of the city’s criminal code, arguing that several of the provisions amount to “insanity.” Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA) is leading efforts among House GOP members to block the bill’s enactment, criticizing the code reforms that include reducing penalties […]


House Republicans are reportedly planning to introduce a bill seeking to block the D.C. Council’s recent overhaul of the city’s criminal code, arguing that several of the provisions amount to “insanity.”

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