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201198 minPG-13current-affairs

political-polarization corruption historical-events political-systems

The Broken Branch: How Congress is Failing America and How to Get it Back on Track

201198 minPG-13current-affairs

Former members of Congress, including Thomas Mann and Norm Ornstein, analyze the shortcomings of the American legislative system and propose solutions for reform.

political-polarization corruption historical-events political-systems

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The Broken Branch: How Congress is Failing America and How to Get it Back on Track

2011• 98 minPG-13

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Former members of Congress, including Thomas Mann and Norm Ornstein, analyze the shortcomings of the American legislative system and propose solutions for reform.

Synopsis

The National Archives Experience Presents Former members of Congress Thomas Mann, Norm Ornstein, Matt McHugh, Connie Morella, and Dennis Hurtel discuss the faults of the American Congress and how they should be amended. Presented in Partnership with the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress October 6, 2011 William G. McGowan Theater Washington, DC

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