Congressional Hits and Misses: Week of Jan. 12, 2015

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Congressional Hits and Misses: Week of Jan. 12, 2015

By JM Rieger

Posted June 10, 2015 at 5:50pm

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Even with party retreats last week, members still found time to recognize illegitimate children, debate NFL rules and bake cookies in the House chamber.

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