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Washington Scene at Capitol Reminisces on Senate Power
Elijah Lewis reports on the opening of a new Congress outlining Speaker Hendersons control of House committees and the Senate’s routine executive sessions. The piece notes Iowas Senators Dolliver Hanna Allison and the blind chaplains Milburn Conden, praising Allisons steady leadership and the parity of power between branches.
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