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Sen. John Kennedy urges ban on naming buildings after living politicians

The Louisiana senator suggested a ban on banning the naming of buildings after living politicians, possibly earning him the ire of the White House.

Sources (2)· Sep 27, 5:32 PM to Sep 28, 6:48 AM

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Washington Examiner· Sep 27, 5:32 PMSen. John Kennedy urges ban on naming buildings after living politicians
Fox News· Sep 28, 6:48 AMSen Kennedy proposes ban on naming buildings after living public officials

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Trump's Name Comes Down From Kennedy Center After Court Order, Rep. Garcia Hails Victory For 'Democracy'Robert Garcia called the removal of Donald Trump's name from the John F. Kennedy Center a major win for democracy and the rule of law.

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Sen Kennedy proposes ban on naming buildings after living public officialsSen. John Kennedy proposed barring living public officials from having buildings named after them as President Donald Trump pushes to rename the Kennedy Center and other sites.

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