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IDP chair slams King for vote against plaque recognizing slaves

By Jason Hancock 7/9/09

Iowa Rep. Steve King’s vote against a bill honoring the African American slaves who built the U.S. Capitol is an embarrassment to his constituents, Iowa Democratic Party Chairman Michael Kiernan said in a statement Thursday.

King explains opposition to bill honoring slaves

By Jason Hancock 7/8/09

Iowa Rep. Steve King said he opposed a bill designed to honor the African American slaves who built the U.S. Capitol because it was used as a “bargaining chip” to allow the depiction of “In God We Trust” in the Capitol Visitor’s Center.

King lone vote against recognizing role of slaves in Capitol construction

By Jason Hancock 7/8/09

Iowa Rep. Steve King of Kiron was the only member of Congress on Tuesday to vote against a bill recognizing the use of African American slaves to construct the U.S. Capitol and ordering the placement of a marker paying tribute to their efforts.

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