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Manchin will vote against new DC crime law

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Centrist Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) says he will vote for a Republican-sponsored resolution to block a D.C. crime law that would eliminate most mandatory minimum sentences, allow jury trials for misdemeanor offenses and reduce maximum sentences for crimes ranging from robberies to carjackings.

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CNN

Joe Manchin will oppose DC crime law, signaling GOP efforts to rescind it will likely prevail

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia told CNN Monday he will vote to rescind a controversial Washington, DC, crime law -- which critics argue is soft on violent criminals -- when it comes up for a vote in the Senate, likely next week.

1 year ago·Atlanta, United States

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The Hill

Manchin will vote against new DC crime law

Centrist Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) says he will vote for a Republican-sponsored resolution to block a Washington, D.C., crime law that would eliminate most mandatory minimum sentences, allow jury trials for misdemeanor offenses and reduce maximum sentences for crimes ranging from robberies to carjackings. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser vetoed the bill but was overridden by…

1 year ago·Washington, United States

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Washington Examiner

Manchin puts GOP on brink of major win over Democrats by opposing DC crime law

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) said he would vote against a controversial Washington, D.C., crime law, all but ensuring Republicans' efforts to repeal it will be successful.

1 year ago·Washington, United States

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The Daily Caller

Joe Manchin Will Vote To Overturn Controversial DC Crime Law

Democratic West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin said he would vote to overturn a soft on crime law passed by the Washington, D.C., government last year

1 year ago·Washington, United States

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Washington Top News

Joe Manchin will oppose DC crime law, signaling GOP efforts to rescind it will likely prevail

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia told CNN Monday he will vote to rescind a controversial Washington, DC, crime law — which critics argue is soft on violent criminals — when it comes up for a vote in the Senate, likely next week. Manchin becomes the first Democrat to publicly state support for the Republican legislation, which could be a politically fraught vote for Democrats, especially centrists like him who are up for reelection in…

1 year ago·Washington, United States

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