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How a congressional freshman is balancing people and party

How a congressional freshman is learning to balance people and party

05/01/2019

PBS News Hour

How a congressional freshman is balancing people and party

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How a congressional freshman is learning to balance people and party

Freshman GOP Congressman Denver Riggleman is now four months into his new job. Between the government shutdown and hearings over the Mueller report, he’s learning to balance life on the Hill with the needs of his Virginia constituents. Lisa Desjardins caught up with Riggleman at home in Nelson County over the recess to talk about satisfying voters, attracting donors and navigating party lines.

05/01/2019

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