‘As the great George Costanza once said’ — Congressional Hits and Misses – Roll Call

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‘As the great George Costanza once said’ — Congressional Hits and Misses

Week ending March 14, 2025

By Chris Hale

Posted March 14, 2025 at 3:59pm

Congress is one tense place these days. From its members’ town halls to the chamber floor and hearing rooms, the pressure cooker keeps cooking.

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