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Jay Inslee is running for president, here are some congressional basics

By Nathan Ouellette
Posted March 12, 2019 at 4:09pm

By Nathan Ouellette

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Former House member and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee launched a campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination on March 1. Inslee’s campaign platform sets climate change as its highest priority. Watch as Roll Call breaks down Inslee’s service as a representative from Washington.

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