The tribute, which appeared in The Washington Post, is by television host (and former Congressman) Joe Scarborough.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/10/17/elijah-cummings-did-more-than-serve-baltimore-he-gave-hope-hopeless/
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