Washington News, Prospects For Term-Limiting Legislation

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Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M., is sworn in before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
In this Feb. 23, 2021, file photo, Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M., is sworn in before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hearing on her nomination to be Interior Secretary on Capitol Hill in Washington. Jim Watson/Pool via AP, File

A Washington political reporter gets us up to speed on several top national stories, including the Senate confirmation of Rep. Deb Haaland of New Mexico as Interior Secretary. Then we discuss a new attempt at establishing term limits for Congressional leaders, with a political scientist.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Lauren Gambino Guest
  • Lilly Goren Guest

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