Capitol Lens | Dark shadows – Roll Call

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Capitol Lens | Dark shadows

(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

By Bill Clark

Posted June 15, 2022 at 3:48pm

The shadow of Rep. Louie Gohmert is seen as the Texas Republican speaks during a news conference outside the Capitol on Wednesday.

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