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EPISODE · Jun 23, 2025 · 20 MIN

The Big, Beautiful Bill… and Other Absurd Acronyms from the Halls of Congress

from Beleaguered Staffers

Congress once excelled at crafting clever acronyms for bills—now we get legislation like the “Big, Beautiful Bill.” In this episode, Keith, Laura, and Sean unpack the art (and absurdity) of legislative naming conventions, AI-generated government reports, and fake summer reading lists. It’s a wild ride through policy, politics, and a few too many puns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Congress once excelled at crafting clever acronyms for bills—now we get legislation like the “Big, Beautiful Bill.” In this episode, Keith, Laura, and Sean unpack the art (and absurdity) of legislative naming conventions, AI-generated government reports, and fake summer reading lists. It’s a wild ride through policy, politics, and a few too many puns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Congress once excelled at crafting clever acronyms for bills—now we get legislation like the “Big, Beautiful Bill.” In this episode, Keith, Laura, and Sean unpack the art (and absurdity) of legislative naming conventions, AI-generated government...

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