Rep. Eleanor Norton

Democrat  •  District of Columbia  •  11th Term  •  Sworn In 1991
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05/24/12
Protesters Mock Arizona Congressman’s DC Abortion Ban, Ask ‘Mayor Franks’ To Fix Pot Holes

...concerns into account.” During the subcommittee hearing last week, Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) criticized Franks for blocking Del. Eleanor Norton (D) — D.C.’s only congressional representative — from testifying against the measure. The ban itself

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05/23/12
Remember the gender gap? Still there.

...Great, let's work to keep it there. The 'red' side keeps adding fuel to the fire, for example, Trent Franks not letting Del. Eleanor Norton testify on his no abortions past 20 weeks in DC. They just keep on doing it, not really understanding it might no

Source: Daily Kos
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05/18/12
Franks Equates Abortion With Animal Cruelty At Anti-Abortion Bill Hearing

Franks, whose district is about 2,300 miles away from D.C., prevented Del. Eleanor Norton (D), D.C.’s only congressional representative, from testifying about the bill that would impact her constituents. During the subcommittee hearing ...

Source: Think Progress
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05/17/12
Eric Boehlert: Why Is Roger Ailes Lecturing College Students About Journalism?

...in D.C. even though there is no scientific proof that a fetus can feel pain at that point and a fetus is not viable. Del. Eleanor Norton (D), D.C.’s only elected represetative, asked Franks last week if she could testify about the bill at an upcoming

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05/17/12
Reproductive Rights Updates: DC, LA, NH, MO, VT

...pain". If you are just tuning in, the "fetal pain" idea has been debunked. But who cares about science! Washington DC delegate Eleanor Norton was refused by the committee to testify. Del. Norton has chosen to speak up whenever legislation that specifica

Source: Shakesville
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05/16/12
Trent Franks Blocks D.C. Representative From Testifying About Proposed D.C. Abortion Ban

Del. Eleanor Norton (D), D.C.’s only elected represetative, asked Franks last week if she could testify about the bill at an upcoming Thursday hearing. Franks denied her request, which Norton said breaks tradition of allowing members of ...

Source: Think Progress
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01/24/12
City leaders oppose nationalizing D.C. WWI memorial

The memorial’s name would be changed from the District of Columbia War Memorial to the District of Columbia and National World War I Memorial — a change that Del. Eleanor Norton (D-D.C.) described as an “attack” on the District and Mayor ...

Source: Washington Post
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01/24/12
City leaders oppose nationalizing D.C. WWI memorial

...the District of Columbia War Memorial to the District of Columbia and National World War I Memorial — a change that Del. Eleanor Norton (D-D.C.) described as an “attack” on the District and Mayor Vincent Gray called an “indignity.” “It seems

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01/24/12
City leaders oppose nationalizing D.C. WWI memorial

...the District of Columbia War Memorial to the District of Columbia and National World War I Memorial — a change that Del. Eleanor Norton (D-D.C.) described as an “attack” on the District and Mayor Vincent Gray called an “indignity.” “It seems

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04/19/11
Interview: Mayor Gray Addresses Arrests, Cheh Hearings

We were treated like another agency when in fact we are not. Congress determined it was going to make decisions for the city.” AFRO: Your actions are usually aligned with Del. Eleanor Norton (D-DC). Is there anywhere you all don't see eye-to-eye? ..

Source: Afro American
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04/14/11
RE: Eleanor Norton

DC Del. Eleanor Norton (D) did not participate in the protest but praised it later in a statement. “I applaud students for giving meaning to Emancipation Day by acting to emancipate the District from continuing congressional violation of our rights,”

Source: Roll Call (subscription)
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04/14/11
D.C. Shadow Senator Arrested in Hill Protest

...DC Vote has always done something on Tax Day,” Freeman said. “This just got more people more amped up.” D.C. Del. Eleanor Norton (D) did not participate in the protest but praised it later in a statement. “I applaud students for giving meaning t

Source: Roll Call
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09/22/10
D.C. Congresswoman blasted in NYT for fundraising shakedown

Here is a bit of what she said: This is, uh, Eleanor Norton, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton. Uh, I noticed that you have given to uh, other colleagues ...

Source: The Georgetown Dish
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09/16/10
Dem congresswoman caught on tape begging for lobbyist cash

...over a particular policy area to demand money from a lobbyist. It comes in the form of a voicemail left by Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton(D-DC) to an unnamed lobbyist, the audio of which was given to Andrew Breitbart's Big Government website by an unnamed s

Source: Salon
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09/15/10
Andrew Breitbart Website Alleges 'Shocking' Audio of Eleanor Holmes Norton

...this summer with his release of a Shirley Sherrod video -- has obtained audio ostensibly of D.C. congressional Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton shaking down a lobbyist. While most citizens would probably be shocked to hear even the most ethical political lea

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06/20/10
Remarks by the President at a Father's Day Event

By The White House on 06/21/2010 – 11:30 am PDTLeave a Comment THE PRESIDENT: Hello! Hello, everybody! Thank you so much. Thank you. (Applause. ...

Source: FavStocks (blog)
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04/14/10
The Gun Lobby's Colony

The district's — nonvoting — representative, Eleanor Holmes Norton, has reluctantly accepted this extortion. “The strength of gun forces in Congress has ...

Source: New York Times
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04/13/10
DC Vote Bill Could Be Back Next Week

DC's nonvoting representative, Eleanor Holmes Norton, also says the vote could come next week. The Senate passed a bill granting DC a vote more than a year ...

Source: MyFox Washington DC
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03/22/10
House panel to hold hearing on snow recovery

The subcommittee with oversight over FEMA is chaired by DC's representative in Congress, Eleanor Holmes Norton. She says it's not clear to her that FEMA ...

Source: Washington Post
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03/22/10
RE: Eleanor Norton

The subcommittee with oversight over FEMA is chaired by DC's representative in Congress, Eleanor Holmes Norton. She says it's not clear to her that FEMA ...

Source: Washington Post
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01/06/10
DC group wants cause mentioned in Obama address

The district currently elects a representative to Congress, but Eleanor Holmes Norton cannot vote on the House floor. A bill to give the city of some 600000 ...

Source: Washington Examiner
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12/15/09
US capital says yes to same-sex marriage

But the city is also in many ways not representative of the US. More than three quarters of the voters in the city of 600000 are registered Democrats. ...

Source: Shanghai Daily
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11/22/09
Eleanor Holmes Norton to speak at UMES commencement

PRINCESS ANNE -- US Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton's notability for human rights and feminist activism ...

Source: Delmarva Daily Times
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10/14/09
Gartner: Washington inching toward more power

Many politicians, including Eleanor Norton, informally called the amendment “unacceptable,” but voiced that the passage of the bill was more important. ...

Source: The Daily Toreador (registration)
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09/24/09
White House hosts HIV/AIDS forum in DC

He also took a shot at US Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, who'd spoken previously but left before public remarks. “I wish that Eleanor Norton was still here,” ...

Source: Washington Blade
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09/24/09
White House hosts HIV/AIDS forum in D.C.

...Phillips said. “I’m not an MSM. I’m a gay man. I wanna suck cock. I wanna fuck another man.” He also took a shot at U.S. Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, who’d spoken previously but left before public remarks. “I wish that Eleanor Norton was sti

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09/22/09
White House hosts HIV/AIDS forum in DC

He also took a shot at US Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, who'd spoken previously but left before public remarks. “I wish that Eleanor Norton was still here,” ...

Source: South Florida Blade
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08/17/09
RE: Eleanor Norton

The second, HR 2444, introduced by Delegate Eleanor Norton of Washington DC, would require one half of one percent of highway funds be used for job training ...

Source: Streetsblog San Francisco
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08/14/09
No fly list, No buy list, No work list?

She introduced the No fly, No buy legislation on May 13th of this year with 3 cosponsors, Eleanor Norton D DC, Steve Israel D NY, and Carolyn Maloney D NY. ...

Source: Examiner.com
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03/02/09
Alas, DC is not a state

The capital has an elected House representative, Eleanor Holmes Norton, but she can only vote in committee, not on the floor, where it counts most. ...

Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
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Official website: http://www.norton.house.gov/
Address:
2136 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-8050
Fax: 202-225-3002

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