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A simple stunt by the Democrats caused quite a commotion on the House floor. Congressional pages became visual aids, holding placards to display the amount that has been added to the federal debt since Bush took office two years ago. With one page per digit or comma, it took 15 of them. The first digit was a 9.
The response from the chair, accented by gavel, was that identifying these kids as congressional pages was not permitted. It's easy to understand why Republicans would not want the connection clear: congressional pages have deep and immediate insight into the inner workings of the capitol. Young as they may be, their opinions matter. Apparently at least 15 can see the hoodoo in the voodoo.
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