Effective lawmaking in Congress – who does it best?

Nov. 3, 2011, 12:42 PM

What makes some members of Congress better than others at moving bills through the legislative process? Alan Wiseman, co-director of the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions, has taken an in depth look at Congress’ last 35 years and tells us why women may have the upper hand.

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