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MOST of the lawyers now sitting in Congress began at the bottom, running for such posts as district attorney or state legislator.
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Most lawyers in Congress began by running for posts like district attorney or state legislator
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News Article
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{
    "date": "1964-01-05",
    "profession": "Lawyer"
}
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September 11, 2025 at 10:34 PM (2 days ago)
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September 11, 2025 at 10:34 PM (2 days ago)

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https://www.nytimes.com/1964/01/05/are-there-too-many-lawyers-in-congress.html

A 1964 analysis examines the overrepresentation of lawyers in US Congress, questioning its impact on legislation and political processes. The article explores potential biases and consequences of this demographic imbalance.

US Politics
Lawyers in Politics
Legislative Process
Political Representation
Congressional Reform
1960s Politics

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