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Thousands March to U.S. Capitol Calling for D.C. Voting Rights

HeadlineApr 17, 2007

Up to 5,000 protesters marched to the U.S. Capitol on Monday to demand voting rights for residents of Washington, D.C. Organizers said it might have been the largest demonstration ever for D.C. voting rights. House Democrats are expected to pass a bill this week to give the District a seat in the House, but the White House has threatened to veto the legislation. The rally was held on Emancipation Day, which marks the freeing of slaves in the District.

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