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The Hill |
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) pulled an all-nighter and has delivered a record-breaking speech on the Senate floor looking to combat the Trump administration and its policies. He broke the record for the ...
Los Angeles Times |
Cory Booker held the Senate floor with a marathon speech that lasted all night and into Tuesday evening in a feat of endurance to show Democrats’ objections to President Trump’s sweeping actions.
Sacramento Bee |
Booker’s preparation started the night before he took the floor, USA Today reported.

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