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Lawmakers Bypass Trading Card Frenzy in Washington
New York lawmakers and staff largely stayed out of the congressional trading card fad. Some aides mocked the idea while others collected cards featuring members, committees, and offices as interns and pages traded eagerly. The NEA designed the cards as a public relations gimmick and educational tool, with former players like Rep. Jim Bunning noted among the rarities.
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