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Kathryn Pearson

Kathryn Pearson is Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Minnesota.

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Representative Jim Cooper’s thoughtful critique of the contemporary U.S. Congress highlights important shortcomings in policy, procedure, and politics. And it underscores significant changes in Congress over the past four decades: increasing partisan...
Kathryn Pearson

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