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Remarkably, lawmakers may end up failing to pass meaningful legislation to address the serious problem under their own roof.
Betsy Wright Hawkings served as a chief of staff to Republican members for more than 25 years, including 20 years for Rep. Christopher Shays, author of the Congressional Accountability Act. As Managing Director, she now leads Democracy Fund and Democracy Fund Voice’s work to help elected leaders deliberate, negotiate, and serve the American people.