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Attorney General Merrick Garland spoke with the press on Thursday as the House Judiciary Committee considers contempt of Congress charges against him. <br/><br/>
Attorney General Merrick Garland spoke with the press on Thursday as the House Judiciary Committee considers contempt of Congress charges against him. <br/><br/>
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