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    'Silly Season' Has Arrived in the Capitol

    It's only March, but Republicans and Democrats are trying to position themselves for the November elections, not always by focusing on substantial issues. Yesterday, House Democrats said they would no longer support earmarks that benefit for-profit companies. Today, House Republicans banned earmarks across the board.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    It's only March, but Republicans and Democrats are trying to position themselves for the November elections, not always by focusing on substantial issues. Yesterday, House Democrats said they would no longer support earmarks that benefit for-profit companies. Today, House Republicans banned earmarks across the board. Does either side really mean it? Dana Milbank, national political reporter for the Washington Post, has the latest on what some call "the silly season."

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Andrea Brody

      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Dana Milbank

      Washington Post

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    3 of 3
    What's Happening to Gun Control?
    1. 0:00Oil Refiners Look to Make Permanent Cutbacks
    2. 7:22Coffeehouse Showdown: Gun Owners Test the Limits of the Law
    3. 43:27'Silly Season' Has Arrived in the CapitolYou’re reading this
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