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Civility In Congress

Linda talks with Congressman Ray LaHood, a Republican from Illinois, and Congressman David Skaggs, a Democrat from Colorado, about basic rules of civility that are put into practice on the floor of the House. The key to making Congress function in a polite and respectful manner, they say, is having a basic level of mutual trust and respect amongst the Congress members.

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