In an era when communication is instantaneous and information is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, there is no excuse for Congress not to provide the details of important legislation before they cast votes on behalf of the people they represent. Knowledge is power and our Constitution specifically puts power in the hands of you, the people of this country.
GUEST COMMENTARY: Congress should give public a chance to read bills in advance
Sunday, October 18, 2009 | 12:01 a.m. CDT;
updated 10:59 a.m. CDT, Tuesday, May 4, 2010
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