Former Capitol Hill Staffer Makes Run for D.C. Council

By Meredith Dake and Hannah Hess

Posted February 3, 2014 at 4:59pm

Nate Bennett-Fleming, a D.C. shadow representative and former Capitol Hill staffer, is now a candidate for the D.C. Council. He speaks with Roll Call at Port City Java coffee shop on Jan. 21.

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