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Former Senators Condemn Partisanship in the United States

Earlier this year, Republican Chuck Hagel and Democrat Chris Dodd – along with 68 other former senators – signed an open letter condemning growing partisanship in American politics. They join Michel Martin to explain why they think Congress is failing, why the Senate is to blame, and what the answer might be.

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