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Teresa Leger Fernandez: It’s time we reform the rules in Congress so abusers like Edwards are at least stripped of committee assignments or…

On the recordSeptember 1, 2026
It’s time we reform the rules in Congress so abusers like Edwards are at least stripped of committee assignments or expelled if the offense calls for it, after an investigation and after a vote … because serving in Congress is a privilege and not an honor. It is not a right.
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Teresa Leger Fernandez
Democratic · New Mexico

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Calling for reforms during the censure discussion.

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