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While there is no such thing as a “typical” Con­gressman, what does stand out is that by training and occupation a majority of our Senators and Representatives are lawyers.
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A majority of Senators and Representatives are lawyers by training and occupation
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News Article
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{
    "date": "January 5, 1964",
    "event": "Opening of the second session of Congress"
}
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February 15, 2026 at 5:06 PM (2 months ago)
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https://www.nytimes.com/1964/01/05/are-there-too-many-lawyers-in-congress.html

This 1964 article by Andrew Hacker examines the overrepresentation of lawyers in the US Congress. It explores the implications of this dominance, questioning whether it serves the nation's best interests and impacts the legislative process.

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