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A hero emerged in the Capitol riot and lawmakers rightfully will honor him with the Congressional Gold Medal

People who know Eugene Goodman say he is not th type of person who would want accolades or attention for doing his job.  Whether  you know him or not, you'll likely agree that he is a hero who deserves recognition for literally warding off a potential massacre.  Members of Congress have hailed him as a hero for saving thier livbes during the Capitol insurrection. For exhibiting courage under fire, lawmakers want to present the Congressioanl Gold Medal to Mr.Goodman, a true American hero.  Here's why . . . L ast Wednesday, when a mob of pro-Trump  rioters breached security and entered the U.S, Capitol as members of Congress were voting to certify electoral college votes, Woods, a lone Black man risked his life. A journalist's video that  captured in a stand off in the hallway of thee Capitiol showed Woods  putting his life on the line went viral. (Black Capitol police have reported they they especially felt they were the targets during the uprising more...