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Should members of Congress be subject to term limits?

FEDERAL · UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT OPENED AUG 8
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Representatives and senators can currently serve unlimited terms, and some members have held office for over 40 years. Supporters say term limits bring fresh perspectives and reduce entrenchment; opponents say they discard experience and empower unelected staff and lobbyists.

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