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EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 1 MIN

Congressional Mental Acuity Standard Proposed

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Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez pushed for a bold new standard: lawmakers must be mentally capable of handling their duties without relying on staff to do the thinking. Her amendment, though defeated by voice vote, sparked crucial debate about accountability and whether Congress is truly being led by its elected members. She’s not backing down — this is just the beginning of a necessary conversation about ethics, capability, and restoring public trust in the legislative branch. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ed4b54e0a9adbec8

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Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez pushed for a bold new standard: lawmakers must be mentally capable of handling their duties without relying on staff to do the thinking. Her amendment, though defeated by voice vote, sparked crucial debate...

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