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Brendan Boyle: “I do think our founders would be surprised and alarmed that this current Congress has not jealously guarded its…”

On the recordJuly 2, 2026
I do think our founders would be surprised and alarmed that this current Congress has not jealously guarded its prerogatives as the legislative branch, not just in the last two years but over the last 25 years.
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Brendan Boyle
Democratic · Pennsylvania
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npr.org
Jul 2, 2026

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Discussing Congress's authority and responsibilities.

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