Democratic lawmaker allowed to attend Kennedy Center board meeting, judge rules
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Judge allows Democratic lawmaker to attend Kennedy Center meeting on Trump's closure plan.
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A federal judge ruled Saturday that Ohio Democratic Representative Joyce Beatty can participate in Monday's Kennedy Center board meeting regarding Trump's plan to close the performing arts venue for two years of renovations. The judge specified that Beatty, who serves as an ex officio board member through her congressional position, may access documents and speak during the session but cannot vote. The ruling ensures Democratic oversight of the Trump administration's controversial proposal to shutter the Kennedy Center for extensive renovations. Beatty will now be able to attend Monday's board meeting with speaking privileges but without voting power on any decisions regarding the closure plan.
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Federal judge ruled Representative Joyce Beatty can participate in Monday's board meeting with speaking but not voting privileges.
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