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This photo taken July 23, 2013, show the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Congress returns to work this week with a relatively short and simple agenda, vote to keep the government operating in the short term, then return home to campaign. National security threats from Islamic State militants and Russian aggression in Ukraine loom large, but September's session may be too short for lawmakers to do anything but talk about them.

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Term limits for congressional staff? 10 reasons it’s an awful idea

Casey Burgat -

May 1, 2018 2:34 am

Volumes of tax regulations are stacked on the dais as the House Ways and Means Committee begins the markup process of the GOP's far-reaching tax overhaul. When Congress is strapped for the expertise necessary to keep its members informed on legislative proposals like tax reform, special interests will fill the void, particularly when votes are forced under harsh time constraints. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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Lobbying’s influence on the Republican tax bill shows why Congress needs more staff

Casey Burgat -

December 13, 2017 7:12 pm