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A measure to replace President Andrew Jackson with abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill is being taken up again in Congress. Monday's announcement is the latest push to honor Tubman on the ...

The latest measure, sponsored by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat from New Hampshire, follows years of delays and efforts to have Harriet Tubman... A measure to replace President Andrew Jackson ...

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Harriet Tubman, in a photograph dating from 1860-1875. (Harvey B. Lindsley | Library of Congress via AP) A measure to replace President Andrew Jackson with abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill ...