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Kansas rep. celebrates ‘Columbus Day’; Native American lawmakers eager to rename holiday as Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Lawrence Rep. Christina Haswood, a Democratic member of the House Water Committee, said she found it curious that Rep. Ron Highland hosted an event intentionally labeled to bring attention to Columbus Day.