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Even These Days, the Smoke-Filled Room Endures

Some members [of Congress] are confused that a new citywide ban on smoking inside the workplace does not apply to some halls or rooms inside the more than 200-year-old Capitol, one of the few places where the term 'members only' is still relevant and where smoke-filled backrooms are no myth. (Washington Times, Monday)

It's good to be the congressman.

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I, Government by D.W. MacKenzie

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