Because d. C. Is not a state. The committee will come to order. I would like to say thank you to our witnesses for joining us to examine legislation introduced by my colleague, Senator Tom Carper, to make the District Of Columbia our nations vunlt state. I would also like the on extend a warm welcome to washington, d. C. s delegate, to the u. S. House of representatives, congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton as well as senator and former chairman of this committee, Joe Lieberman. We appreciate your attendance here today and we want to recognize your incredible leadership this issue over many years. So it is wonderful to have you here before the committee. For decades, you both have, Senator Lieberman as well, have served as strong voices. And today for the first time in nearly seven years, this committee will continue that discussion and hear from the mayor policy, legal, and civil rights experts on how lawmakers can finally, finally give d. C. Residents the same representation in congre
The committee will come to order. Senator Tom Carper will make the District Bill of columbia our nations 51st state. I would like to extend a warm welcome to washington, d. C. s delegate to the house of u. S. Representatives, congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and former senator and former chairman of this committee, Joe Lieberman. I appreciate your attendance here today and i just want to recognize your incredible leadership on this issue over many years. Its wonderful to have you here before the committee. For decades, you both have served us strong advocates in the conversation to give d. C. Residents an equal voice. And for the first time in nearly seven years, this committee will continue that discussion in here from the mayor, policy, legal and civil rights experts on how those lawmakers can finally, finally give d. C. Residents the same representation in congress as their fellow americans. The lack of representation for the residents of the cities, which serves as a beacon of F
House, and former senator Joe Lieberman. The committee will come to order. Senator Tom Carper will make the District Bill of columbia our nations 51st state. I would like to extend a warm welcome to washington, d. C. s delegate to the house of u. S. Representatives, congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and former senator and former chairman of this committee, Joe Lieberman. I appreciate your attendance here today and i just want to recognize your incredible leadership on this issue over many years. Its wonderful to have you here before the committee. For decades, you both have served us strong advocates in the conversation to give d. C. Residents an equal voice. And for the first time in nearly seven years, this committee will continue that discussion in here from the mayor, policy, legal and civil rights experts on how those lawmakers can finally, finally give d. C. Residents the same representation in congress as their fellow americans. The lack of representation for the residents of
The committee will come to order. Senator Tom Carper will make the District Bill of columbia our nations 51st state. I would like to extend a warm welcome to washington, d. C. s delegate to the house of u. S. Representatives, congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and former senator and former chairman of this committee, Joe Lieberman. I appreciate your attendance here today and i just want to recognize your incredible leadership on this issue over many years. Its wonderful to have you here before the committee. For decades, you both have served us strong advocates in the conversation to give d. C. Residents an equal voice. And for the first time in nearly seven years, this committee will continue that discussion in here from the mayor, policy, legal and civil rights experts on how those lawmakers can finally, finally give d. C. Residents the same representation in congress as their fellow americans. The lack of representation for the residents of the cities, which serves as a beacon of F
Tonight on american history tv, a conversation with thomas jefferson, and hes portrayed by bill barker. He recounts the events that led to the decision by the 13 colonies to declare independence from great britain. Thats tonight on cspan3 at 8 00 p. M. Eastern. Cspan is your unfiltered view of government. Were funded by these television companies and more, including mediacom. The world changed in an instant. But mediacom was ready, Internet Traffic soared and we never slowed down. Schools and businesses went very chul and we powered a new reality. Because were built to keep you ahead. Mediacom supports cspan as a public service along with these other television providers, giving you a front Row Seat to democracy. Washington, d. C. Mayor Muirial Bowser testified about legislation that would admit the District Of Columbia as the 51st state. She noted that d. C. Residents pay federal Income Taxes and serve in the military, but are not represented in congress, because d. C. Is not a state.