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Lee Hamilton

Cincinnati
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Business editor at The Enquirer and Cincinnati.Com. Mother of a teenage drama-darling; Cincy homegrown.
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Congress needs more friendships

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By Lee Hamilton
| The Madison Courier Verified
I know there are a lot of screaming national headlines right now competing for your attention, but I want to take a break from all that to talk about friendship. Why? Because no step is more important right now than re-establishing Congress’ ability to assert itself as a robust and effective branch of government that can weigh in on — and even shape — policy both domestic and foreign.
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Guest Column: Let's resolve to strengthen Congress

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By Lee Hamilton
| Washington Times-Herald Verified
The start of a new year is traditionally a time to reflect on past failures and make resolutions for doing better. Here’s a suggestion for members of Congress: They should resolve to start asserting their rightful role as a separate and coequal branch of government. Such a resolution will need to extend well past 2026. Congress has been giving up its authority for decades, and a healthy balance of power won’t return quickly.
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Column: Participating in civic life is our duty as citizens

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By Lee Hamilton
| Laker Pioneer Verified
I’m often struck by how often I meet people who think that all politics are dirty. They view politics as innately unethical, something they should avoid altogether. They stereotype politicians as dishonest and corrupt. I spent decades working in politics, and I can say with confidence that this view is mistaken and deeply unfair. It’s also self-defeating: If we turn our backs on politics, we reject an essential way to improve our communities and our nation.
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