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Jul 2021
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The Saga of Congress’s Jan. 6 Investigat...

The New York Times
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This episode contains strong language. The first hearing of the special congressional committee on the Jan. 6 riots was an emotional affair, but it was not quite the investigation that was originally envisaged. In January, lawmakers on both sides spoke of putting aside partisanship and organizing an investigation akin to the 9/11 commission, considered the ... Show More
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