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HOH’s One-Minute Recess: Thanksgiving With a Side of Congress

While the Thanksgiving holiday is a chance to get away from the rigors of Capitol Hill, if you’re having a little separation anxiety, there’s a way to bring some policy to the table.[IMGCAP(1)]The dubious culinary achievements of many Members of Congress are available at Congress Cooks, and some of them could add a splash of politics to your holiday.In honor of the health care debate, try whipping up some baklava a la Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) or perhaps some of Sen. Ben Nelson’s (D-Neb.) potato casserole. Mmm … tasty.

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