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BRIC TOWN HALL TO DISCUSS CITY’S NEW POLICY ON HOMELESS AND MENTALLY ILL PERSONS

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REP. CLARKE REAPPOINTED TO SEVERAL COMMITTEES IN NEW SESSION OF CONGRESS

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JUDGE TESTIFIES ON RISING THREATS AGAINST JUDICIARY

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