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The Best-Kept Secret of the Secret Congress
For the past two congresses, a dedicated group of House lawmakers has worked in innovative ways not to make public policy but rather to strengthen the institution that makes it – the People’s House. We all stand to benefit from their labor.
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Reimagining the Light but Sturdy Ballast of the Pork Barrel
A new approach to congressional earmarks could benefit not only government and politics in Washington but also communities and civil society throughout the country.