say about it. it is an interesting dynamic. there is the reason for me to quote this person in my story. they are so far removed. host: does this the first-ever list? guest: we have done it before. the funny thing is all press is good press. they take it with pride will some may cringe a little bit. part of the job of being in congress is reaching your constituents wherever you are. sometimes that is a media strategy. host: who are we talking about here? guest: the list is wide-ranging.

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nto claus 12-a of rul 1, h dlahe >> later this week the lower chamber could take up bipartisan legislation that would codify a definition of anti-sefpltism -- anti-s*epl seventism -- anti-semitism. we'll have live coverage when members return here on c-span. earlier this month military hero army colonel ralph pocket jr. died at the age of 97. he was a korean war veteran and received the medal of honor for praeufrbry. in tribute his body will lie in honor at the u.s. capital in washington d.c. today watch live coverage of the

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