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5 myths about the 112th Congress
Two of Washington’s best Congress-watchers—AEI’s Norm Ornstein and Brookings’s Thomas Mann—recently released a list of five myths about the 112th Congress. read more
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3 important facts about the 112th Congress
Breaking news: Congress is unpopular
Everyone knows that Congress is unpopular, and has been for some time. As John McCain likes to joke, Congressional approval is pretty much down to paid staff and blood relatives at this point. What many people may not realize, however, is just how poorly Congress does when compared to other American institutions. read more
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