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All Senators are equal in rights, privileges, and duties

Though the shift to more independent Senators has produced a record of legislative contributions, and improvements in gender and minority representation, it seems some old habits are picking up steam.

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BY ISG SENATOR PIERRE J. DALPHOND
May 20, 2020

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All Senators are equal in rights, privileges, and duties

Though the shift to more independent Senators has produced a record of legislative contributions, and improvements in gender and minority representation, it seems some old habits are picking up steam.

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