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Congress to Lose Over 800 Years of Combined Experience
Original: Congress Will Lose Over 800 Years of Experience—Maybe That’s a Good Thing
The Wall Street Journal reports that departing members of Congress are taking more than 800 years of combined legislative experience out of the door. The piece argues this wave of retirements and departures could prove beneficial, potentially making room for new voices and fresh perspectives in a chamber often criticized for being stale. The claim has prompted debate over whether institutional knowledge or turnover matters more for the functioning of the legislature.
Why now: A high number of retirements and departures from Congress is drawing attention to the loss of institutional knowledge ahead of the next session.
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