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Mug Shots: Spicing Up Tonight’s State of the Union

It’s that time of year again when Members of Congress crowd the House chamber to hear the president deliver his State of the Union address. While Bush’s speeches are often on the shorter side, they still have the potential to get tedious. If you’re looking to have a little more fun while watching, grab a friend and try one of these bars.

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Rep. Michele Bachmann, who recently suspended her campaign for the presidency, speaks at the 2012 Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 9.
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30 Hill Aides to Know

30 Hill Aides to Know

The clear expectation is Congress will get very little done this election year. But what does get accomplished, at least in the high-profile areas, will largely be the handiwork of an elite group of staffers — who combine policy expertise, political acumen and the trust of their lawmaker bosses to drive much of the legislative agenda.

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