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Congressional Hits and Misses: Week of Feb. 1, 2016

Martin Shkreli is featured in this week's edition of Congressional Hits and Misses. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
Martin Shkreli is featured in this week's edition of Congressional Hits and Misses. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
By JM Rieger
Posted February 5, 2016 at 7:16pm

Lawmakers spent the week ashamed of their ties, reflecting on Blockbuster and repeating Groundhog Day.  

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