Congressional Hits and Misses: Drop the Mic

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Congressional Hits and Misses: Drop the Mic

By JM Rieger

Posted June 30, 2015 at 12:30pm

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Heard on the Hill concludes its August recess flashback with a look at the relationship between lawmakers and their microphones — from the fumbling to the malfunctions, to members who just can’t resist the urge to say more.

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