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Total eclipse of the Hart (and Russell buildings) — Congressional Hits and Misses

Week ending April 12, 2024

The country was in the grip of a solar eclipse early this week as members of Congress returned to Washington after a long recess. Highlights of this week’s Congressional Hits and Misses include lawmakers having some fun with the brief lack of sun, more House Republican dysfunction, Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost dropping some go-go beats, and more.

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