Capitol Rocked by Musicians, Fans in Congress – Roll Call

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Capitol Rocked by Musicians, Fans in Congress

By Bo Huttinger

Posted July 26, 2017 at 3:42pm

By Grace Austin

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After Sen. Al Franken appeared in the recent Grateful Dead documentary “Long Strange Trip,” Roll Call took a closer look at all the musical interests and influences in Congress. Watch for highlights on lawmakers who write songs, can play instruments and who have taken the time in recent years to share their love of particular artists.

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