This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Baker urges Congress to spend less time in Washington
Senate majority leader Howard Baker advocates a citizen legislator model with shorter Washington terms and lower pay, arguing lawmakers should work outside Congress and return home to engage with constituents. He envisions a January to June congressional cycle followed by two months in Washington for budget work, then more time at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saul Pett
Washington
Howard Baker
United States Senate
Senate
Congress
Baker
Bob Kerr
Oklahoma
House
Ethics Committee
Gress
Panama