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What does Congress DO on “recess”?

What does Congress DO on “recess”?

It’s not all fun and games.

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Jul 06, 2022
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Members of Congress are often criticized for spending too much time on “recess” and not enough time legislating. These constituents feel like their representatives are on near-constant taxpayer-funded vacation.

Others wish Members would spend even less time in D.C., under the belief that “he who legislates least legislates best.”

So what’s the real story?…

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