October 24, 2019

2019-10-24T10:35:42-04:00

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The casket of the late Representative Elijah Cummings (D-MD) arrived at the U.S. Capitol for a ceremony before lying in state. Leadership from both the House and Senate made remarks, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY). Representative Mark Meadows (R-NC) reflected on his friendship with the Representative Cummings, saying that “perhaps this place, and this country, would be better served with a few more unexpected friendships.”

The casket of the late Representative Elijah Cummings (D-MD) arrived at the U.S. Capitol for a ceremony before lying in state. Leadership from both the… read more