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By REBECCA TAN | The Washington Post | Published: January 14, 2021 WASHINGTON The Black Capitol police officer who faced off against a mob of predominantly White rioters Jan. 6 may soon receive more than just praise for his actions. On Thursday, a bipartisan group of federal lawmakers announced that they would introduce a bill to award officer Eugene Goodman the Congressional Gold Medal, one of the highest awards a civilian can receive in the United States. He s a hero! said Rep. Charlie Crist, D-Fla., one of the three members of Congress spearheading the bill. The United States Capitol was under attack by armed, violent extremists, and Officer Eugene Goodman was the only thing standing between the mob and the United States Senate.
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