Tag Archives: Congress

What happened to the idea of public service?

Posted on September 16, 2011 by

Was it always such a quaint concept, the idea that elected officials are supposed to serve and represent the people who elected them? It strikes me as odd that today the notion of representation barely seems to enter the conversation … Continue reading →

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Actually, the government has only been closed this week

Posted on February 8, 2010 by

With another storm set to dump up to 16 inches more on the nation’s capital Tuesday and Wednesday, the federal government will be closed for a second straight day tomorrow. Has anyone noticed? Less than a month after the Congress scuttled health care — after … Continue reading →

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