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Congress


How Representative is Congress?

Are Congressional Committees 'Congress at work'?

Congressional Committee Chairmen

What factors make the members of Congress vote as they do?

The Filibuster

Congress notes

Is Congress the 'broken branch'?

Is Congress the least powerful branch of government?

How effective is Congress in holding the President to account?

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