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Prosperity Caucus Stays Faithful to Its Conservative History

Hill Caucus Enjoys a Rise

By Kristin Coyner
Roll Call Staff
Feb. 3, 2010, Midnight

Founded in 1986, the Prosperity Caucus has a simple purpose: to gather libertarian-minded economists, Hill staffers and academics over beer and pizza to hear someone talk about the burning policy issues of the day. Rep. Paul Ryan, who spoke at a recent meeting, is one of their shining stars.

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February 8, 2012

Rep. Frank Pallone waits Feb. 8 for the start of a news conference to introduce legislation to keep arsenic and lead out of fruit juices.

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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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