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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Reflects On The Mueller Report

Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi sits on the panel that could soon be in the spotlight after the release of the Mueller report.

By  Lisa Labuz
   
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Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi sits on the panel that could soon be in the spotlight after the release of the Mueller report.

The Democrat is on the House Intelligence Committee — which is asking Special Counsel Robert Muller to testify.

Krishnamoorthi joined WBEZ’s Lisa Labuz to talk about what’s next.

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