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    Idle hands in Congress lead to obstruction

    Mark Strand
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    Speaker Nancy Pelosi can drive action in the House without considering individual members' input, and that has to change, writes Strand.

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    Strand is president of the Congressional Institute, a nonprofit that seeks to help members of Congress better serve their constituents and their constituents better understand Congress. He recently spoke with the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress about restoring civility and letting lawmakers legislate. This is adapted from his remarks.
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    Strand is president of the Congressional Institute, a nonprofit that seeks to help members of Congress better serve their constituents and their constituents better understand Congress.
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