Lawmakers Urge Slavery Apology
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From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Congress should apologize to the descendants of slaves, a dozen white members of Congress said, introducing a formal resolution of apology. “This apology is long overdue, but it is never too late to admit we were wrong and ask for forgiveness,” said Rep. Tony P. Hall (D-Ohio). Hall sent a letter to colleagues asking all members of the House to sign on as sponsors.
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