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Epstein discharge petition picks up decisive signature in the House

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With Adelita Grijalva sworn in, the quest for a House vote on releasing the Epstein files is one step closer on Wednesday.

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  1. The Hill

    Discharge petition to force House vote on Epstein files succeeds with Grijalva’s signature (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    A discharge petition for a bill to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein got enough signatures on Wednesday to force action on the matter.

  2. Deseret News

    Petition to release Epstein files poised to get final signature on Wednesday (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    Rep.-elect Grijalva's first act a congresswomen is to sign the petition compelling the DOJ to release the full Epstein files.

  3. CNN

    The Epstein files petition is getting its 218th signature. What happens next? (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Adelita Grijalva’s swearing in on Wednesday will make her Democrats’ newest member in the US House of Representatives, but it’ll also officially set in motion lawmakers’ effort to force a vote on a measure the White House has fought for months: a bill to force the release of the Jeffrey Epstein case…

  4. CBS News

    Epstein discharge petition secures final signature needed to force House vote on releasing files (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    An effort to force a House vote on compelling the Justice Department to release materials related to Jeffrey Epstein secured the final signature it needed Wednesday.

  5. Roll Call

    Epstein discharge petition picks up decisive signature in the House (opens Roll Call)

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    Roll Call's feed description

    With Adelita Grijalva sworn in, the quest for a House vote on releasing the Epstein files is one step closer on Wednesday.

  6. The Daily Caller

    Petition To Release Epstein Files Crosses Key Congressional Threshold (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    The discharge petition to release the Epstein files has officially surpassed the crucial 218-signature threshold, clearing the way for a potential floor vote.

  7. Townhall

    House Petition to Force the Release of the Epstein Files Is Moving Forward (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    Congressional petition to release Epstein files receives final signature, moving forward in the House.

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