Walsh bill would abolish most congressional caucuses
Rep James Walsh seeks to end all legislative caucuses except state delegations to curb nonessential government. He argues they dilute committee work and inflate costs amid large deficits. Other lawmakers defend caucuses as channels for information, coalitions, and issue focus.
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Retirees Bow Out of Congress Face $8.6 Million Windfall
The 33 departing House members may keep more than 8.6 million in unused campaign funds under a legal provision that could be claimed by each retiree or defeated candidate. Individual totals range from 38,741 for William Dannemeyer to 660,682 for Larry Hopkins, with many planning donations to parties or charities amid criticism of congressional perks.
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Perot Criticizes Doogie Howser Before Murphy Brown Issue
Ross Perot said Dan Quayle's attack on Murphy Brown was goofy amid earlier criticism of Doogie Howser for a storyline where Doogie and his girlfriend lose their virginity. He urged focus on real national problems, citing TV shows as poor examples.
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