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Modernizing the Senate: the benefit of partisanship taking a back seat

I feel it is important to unequivocally assert that my independence has no limitations. I have not been told, instructed, or directed on how to vote on any issue before the Senate or committee and enjoy the freedom and independence as a non-partisan Senator to approach each topic before the Senate with an open mind.

Opinion
BY ISG SENATOR MARY JANE MCCALLUM
June 11, 2018

Opinion | BY ISG SENATOR MARY JANE MCCALLUM | June 11, 2018

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