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BY Capital-Star Guest Contributor - September 30, 2023
Fetterman will wear a suit in the Senate. Can we all move on now? Please?
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BY Special to the Capital-Star - September 17, 2023
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BY Cassie Miller - September 27, 2023
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BY Kim Lyons - September 26, 2023
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By Jacob Fischler - September 29, 2023
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By Jennifer Shutt - September 28, 2023
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By Cassie Miller - September 28, 2023
Fetterman may pursue expulsion of ‘defiant’ Menendez from U.S. Senate
By Jennifer Shutt - September 28, 2023
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By Ashley Murray - September 28, 2023
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