The challenges of the first few months in Congress can be daunting. It helps to have a mentor who can explain the hierarchy and the bewildering array of procedures and protocol. It is also important to fill staff positions with people who are experienced in the ways of Congress, not just loyal friends from your home district. Sometimes it is the ordinary tasks that trip up new representatives like responding the continuous barrage of mail and apportioning their time. "You learn on the job," says Mickey Edwards. "You learn by doing."

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American History, American Government and Politics, Civics, Framework for Democracy

Edwards, Mickey (Performer), King, David (Performer), McDermott, Jim (Performer), Sinclair, Ph.D., Barbara (Performer), INTELECOM Intelligent Telecommunications (Firm)

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