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Lawmaker Requests Emergency Hearing Into Kennedy Center Closure

Bloomberg Markets Wednesday 16 September 2026, 19:59 UTC By Suzanne Monyak 1 min read
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A Democratic congresswoman asked for an emergency court hearing into the closure of the Kennedy Center, suggesting the move may violate a court order against an earlier attempt to shutter the Washington performing arts venue.

A Democratic congresswoman asked for an emergency court hearing into the closure of the Kennedy Center, suggesting the move may violate a court order against an earlier attempt to shutter the Washington performing arts venue.
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