Disgruntled Democrats Bemoan Biden’s Vow to Block Washington Crime Law

Disgruntled Democrats Bemoan Biden’s Vow to Block Washington Crime Law
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill on Oct. 26, 2021. Drew Angerer/Getty Images
Samantha Flom
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Some Democrats on Capitol Hill are expressing frustration with President Joe Biden after he signaled his support for a Republican-led effort to reverse a local District of Columbia law that softens penalties on violent crimes.

The Revised Criminal Code Act, initially vetoed by Democrat Mayor Muriel Bowser, was passed by the district’s city council in January in a 12-1 override vote.

Samantha Flom
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Samantha Flom is a reporter for The Epoch Times covering U.S. politics and news. A graduate of Syracuse University, she has a background in journalism and nonprofit communications. Contact her at [email protected].
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