Norton Corrects Erroneous Hold Report (5/17/07)

Washington, DC-- The office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton said that there is no hold Republican or Democratic, on the DC School Reform Bill. Rather, the bill is being reviewed at the request of Congresswoman Norton, in order to obtain a quick passage instead of being sent through the traditional longer process. Norton's view is that local home rule matters should not be subject to congressional review at all. She is preparing a bill that would eliminate all such reviews.