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Podcast: A Peek at Congress

Political Theater, Episode 26

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By Bill Clark, Jason Dick and Tom Williams

Posted July 3, 2018 at 10:04am

Photographers Bill Clark and Tom Williams are veteran journalists whose images define not just Roll Call but also the new book “Under the Dome” by Political Theater host Jason Dick. They discussed their craft and approach in the latest Political Theater podcast. “One of the sayings we’ve always kind of had here is, is the closer you get to the podium, the worse the photo gets,” Clark says in a freewheeling conversation with Williams and Dick.

Katie Patru stands outside of a news conference in the Capitol, June 11, 2014, as her the boss, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., announces he will be stepping down after a stunning election loss. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call) — Katie Patru stands outside of a news conference in the Capitol, June 11, 2014, as her then boss, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., announces his retirement after a stunning election loss. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

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