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Members of Congress question Mayor Bowser on issues including crime, immigration and DC's self-governance

The article from MSN discusses a recent congressional hearing where members of Congress questioned Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on several critical issues affecting the city. Key points included the rising crime rates, with specific concerns about the increase in violent crimes and the effectiveness of current policing strategies. Immigration was another focal point, with questions regarding the city's sanctuary policies and how they align with federal immigration enforcement. Additionally, the topic of D.C.'s self-governance was debated, focusing on the city's push for statehood and the implications of federal oversight on local laws, particularly in light of recent legislative moves by Congress to override local criminal code reforms. The hearing highlighted the tension between local autonomy and federal control, with Congress expressing both support and skepticism over D.C.'s management of these complex issues.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/members-of-congress-question-mayor-bowser-on-issues-including-crime-immigration-and-dc-s-self-governance/ar-AA1vCWVM ]