Monday, October 21, 2019

MEMORIAM - Elijah Cummings 1951-2019

"Congress mourns Elijah Cummings, veteran lawmaker and civil rights advocate" PBS NewsHour 10/17/2019

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SUMMARY:  Veteran Congressman Elijah Cummings of Maryland died early Thursday at age 68, after suffering long-standing health problems.  The Baltimore Democrat was a highly regarded figure in both political parties, known for his advocacy on civil rights issues.  Cummings was chair of the House Oversight Committee and had been playing a central role in the impeachment inquiry.  Amna Nawaz reports.



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