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House Jurisdiction Maze Hindering Congressional Efficiency
The House faces a jurisdictional maze as members struggle to identify who controls offices, parking, barbers, and building maintenance. Rep John J Flynt Jr cites delays in getting clear responsibility while officials from the architect of the Capitol to the clerk of the House explain their bands of authority amid overlapping duties. The piece notes specific roles and limits from Ridgell to Stewart and others, ending with a glimpse of unrelated sports notes on Minnesota pitchers and Ken Venturi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Beckler
Washington
House of Representatives
House
Architect of
Capitol
John J. Flynt Jr
D-Ga
Flynt
J. George Stewart
Capitol Police Board
Emmanuel Ridgell
George W. Andrews
Dela