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Publication Date: November 2008
Publisher: Heritage Foundation (Washington, D.C.)
Author(s): Stuart M. Butler
Research Area: Government
Keywords: Government reform
Type: Brief
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
Although the legislative business of Congress will not begin until late January, House members convene today to consider new rules of procedure that would have a profound effect on the next Congress. The rule changes would weaken the power of both liberal and conservative members out of step with the leadership