Republicans and Democrats Clash on Book Bans in Congressional Hearing
Republican House members and conservative groups contended that removing books from school libraries doesn't amount to banning them, while Democrats pushed back.
October 21, 2023
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Republican House members and conservative groups contended that removing books from school libraries doesn't amount to banning them, while Democrats pushed back.
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