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| Those already holding office. When running for office they are always re-elected because the people are familiar with them. When it comes time to run they know they already have a seat weither it is the house or the senate. |
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| Activities of memebers of congress that help constituents as indivisual, particularly by cutting through bureaucratic red tape to get people what they think they have the right to get. |
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| Federal projects, grants and contracts availble to state and local governments, buisnesses, colleges, and other institutions in a congressional district. |
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| The memebers of congress advertise themselves.They occasional go see their supporters in their hometown or give away some type of prize. They will kiss a baby on the head or make their campaign great before the reasured election. |
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| When an incumbent leaves there is an open seat. Anyone who fits the criteria can go for that seat. |
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