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Videos

Video 1. How the Republicans Did It 
Description: Recap of Republican gains in the 2014 elections.

Video 2. Schoolhouse Rock: America--I’m Just a Bill Music Video 
Description: The traditional view of how lawmaking works.

Video 3. The Daily Show--Jon Stewart Returns to Shame Congress 
Description: Daily Show exhorts Congress to overcome partisanship to pass 9/11 bill.

Video 4. Deciding to Run 
Description: 10 things to consider when running for Congress.

Video 5. The Legislative Process: Committee Consideration 
Description: Overview of the committee process in Congress.

News Clip 1. Mitch McConnell Explains His Decision to Ban Earmarks 
Description: Mitch McConnell explains his decision to ban earmarks.

News Clip 2. Senate Reduces Filibusters Against Nominees 
Description: Senate reduces filibusters against nominees.

News Clip 3. Congress Votes to Block Emissions Rules for Power Plants 
Description: Congress votes to block emissions rules for power plants.

News Clip 4. Challenges Faced by Women Running for Congress 
Description: Challenges faced by women running for Congress.

Web Links

Web Link 1. Represent Me 
Description: Student plays Congressman and works to represent constituents.

Web Link 2. The Demographics Behind #InternsSoWhite 
Description: Explaining the demographic shifts that led to the differences between Republican and Democratic interns.