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Jahana Hayes: “One of the most dangerous provisions of this bill is the…”

Featuring: Jahana Hayes, Democratic | U.S. House, Connecticut, District 5

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Congresswoman Jahana Hayes Speaks in Opposition to Banning Books

Published | Video Starts at 00:06

Thank you. I rise in strong opposition to HR five, the Politics over Parents act. One of the most dangerous provisions of this bill is the banning of books across our nation. Books that illustrate our rich history and our diversity are being pulled from library shelves. (00:06–00:12)

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Asserts that HR 5 includes provisions that ban books nationwide.

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