Columbus Dispatch 3 weeks ago

53 Democrats join bid to keep travel ban to Cuba

WASHINGTON -- Opponents of a plan to open Cuba to U.S. tourists are touting a letter signed by 53 Democrats in the House of Representatives, saying it shows that they have the votes to derail an effort to lift the ban on travel to the island. Full Article at Columbus Dispatch

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  2. U.S. Republican Party
  3. U.S. House of Representatives

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Related Quotes

  1. We felt it was important to show that when push comes to shove, the votes aren't there ... The number of Republicans opposed, combined with these Democrats, would seem to spell that it would not be successful.
    Debbie Wasserman Schultz – Debbie Wasserman Schultz SOURCE: Columbus Dispatch 3 weeks ago
  2. We felt it was important to show that when push comes to shove, the votes aren't there
    Debbie Wasserman Schultz – Debbie Wasserman Schultz SOURCE: Miami Herald 3 weeks ago
  3. We felt it was important to show that when push comes to shove, the votes aren't there ... The number of Republicans opposed, combined with these Democrats, would seem to spell that it would not be successful.
    Debbie Wasserman Schultz – Debbie Wasserman Schultz SOURCE: McClatchy 3 weeks ago
  4. Our goals should be to get rid of the travel ban in the next six months
    Bill Richardson – Bill Richardson SOURCE: Boston Herald 1 month ago
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