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The Secret Strategy of Congressional Seniority | Ron’s Office Hours | NPR
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January 17, 2018
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3:49Now PlayingIn Congress, status and power are distributed based on how long you’ve been around relative to other members your party.
NPR senior political editor and correspondent Ron Elving explains how seniority works and what it brings you.
Note: A previous version of this video neglected to credit University of Maryland Archives.
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