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2004-08-02T22:01:08-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvMjJiXC8yMDA0MDgwMjIyMTAzMjAwMl9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Panelists discussed, “What Would the Founders Think of Congress Today?” The event was held by the Institute on Congress and American History, which sponsored a week-long symposium for high school teachers on the teaching of history and Congress. Congressional staffers talked about the changes in the operation of Congress brought on by the growth of government and staff, length of sessions, modern technology, and changes in the rules of the Congress and in law, and the persistence of traditions. Professor Cooper talked about how the founders of the nation would apply their principles in the context of today’s issues. After the presentations, historians joined the presenters in responding to questions from the teachers in the audience.
Panelists discussed, “What Would the Founders Think of Congress Today?” The event was held by the Institute on Congress and American History… read more
Panelists discussed, “What Would the Founders Think of Congress Today?” The event was held by the Institute on Congress and American History, which sponsored a week-long symposium for high school teachers on the teaching of history and Congress. Congressional staffers talked about the changes in the operation of Congress brought on by the growth of government and staff, length of sessions, modern technology, and changes in the rules of the Congress and in law, and the persistence of traditions. Professor Cooper talked about how the founders of the nation would apply their principles in the context of today’s issues. After the presentations, historians joined the presenters in responding to questions from the teachers in the audience. close
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