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Congress Braces for Youthquake

Blue-haired lawmakers see resurgence of 20-, 30-somethings

By Jonas Oransky,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 15, 2008 2:45 PM CST

(Newser) – Generations X and Y are setting their sights on Washington—and not as congressional pages, reports the Hill. More than a dozen candidates under 40 have a good shot at winning seats, potentially shaving a few years off the average legislator age, now nearing 60....   Read full story »

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