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Chris Van Hollen: And yet for many in the House of Representatives compromise remains a dirty word.

On the recordJune 5, 2012
And yet for many in the House of Representatives compromise remains a dirty word.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Van Hollen highlights the reluctance to compromise among House members.

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