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223: This is what happens when Congress polices itself

223: This is what happens when Congress polices itself

Update: 2017-12-14

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Congress is considering changes to the way it handles sexual harassment complaints after its current rules have been called onerous by critics. We take stock of what might change with Patrick Terpstra of the Scripps Washington Bureau, and we speak with the lawmaker who helped shape the system, retired Rep. Chris Shays, who says it’s imperfect but is a vast improvement over what came before.

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223: This is what happens when Congress polices itself

223: This is what happens when Congress polices itself

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