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Changes in Congress

The Democratic-controlled U.S. House of Representatives got off to a good start under its first-ever female speaker, Nancy Pelosi of California last week.

Tough new ethics rules bars House members from accepting gifts from lobbyists, including free or reimbursed plane trips.

Now "earmarked" spending for home states or districts must be disclosed by the responsible member.

The House will be- supposedly at least- working more this year. Previously the House has been legislating three days a week. Now it will be five.

The change in leadership may not be as bad as the Republicans have led us to believe.

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