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Each year, a senator reads George Washington’s Farewell Address to the Senate. Its warnings about factionalism, disunity, and political revenge remain strikingly relevant today.
Read the full address: senate.gov/artandhistory/his…
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From 1966–1971, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, led by William Fulbright, held oversight hearings scrutinizing the Vietnam War’s rationale, tactics, and effectiveness. The hearings informed the public, shaped opinion, and influenced the course of U.S. history.
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We’re excited to announce the 2026/27 Elise J. Bean Oversight Fellows, Laura de Castro Quaglia from @RoanokeCollege, and Greg Hunt!
Their research will explore legislative oversight, accountability, transparency, and democratic governance, continuing Elise Bean’s legacy.
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The June 1 deadline is approaching for the Levin Center Award for Excellence in Oversight Research. The award honors impactful scholarship on legislative oversight, accountability, investigations, and democratic governance.
Apply today: levin-center.org/research-aw…
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Congress can expel or censure its members. In 1868, Rep. Fernando Wood (D-N.Y.) was censured by the House for “unparliamentary language” for referring to Reconstruction legislation as a “monstrosity, a measure of the most infamous acts of this most infamous Congress.”
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The @Levin_Center will receive a $250,000 grant from the @ErbFamilyFdn to support its nonpartisan programs strengthening legislative oversight and democratic accountability.
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“This...will enable the Center to continue and expand its training and technical assistance to lawmakers in Michigan and across America to enable them to fulfill their responsibilities to the constitution and our democracy," said Director @JimTownsend.
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Researching legislative oversight, investigations, audits, or government accountability? Apply for the Levin Center Award for Excellence in Oversight Research.
The deadline to submit is June 1.
Learn more: levin-center.org/research-aw…
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The Levin Center Award for Excellence in Oversight Research recognizes outstanding scholarship on legislative oversight and accountability. Researchers from across disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Submission deadline: June 1. levin-center.org/research-aw…
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President Trump’s $1.8 billion fund for possibly paying persons committing violence on Jan. 6 is more than the annual budget of the US Senate ($1.2 billion or $3.50/American), an amount hardly sufficient to oversee the executive branch and competently do the people’s business.
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Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy retweeted
Today, POGO's own Tim Stretton testified before the House Committee on Veterans Affairs to highlight the vital importance of Congressional oversight to effectively serve veterans. Check it out: pogo.org/testimonies/congres…
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Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy retweeted
Tim Stretton breaks down exactly why Congressional oversight matters— and why it shouldn’t have anything to do with who is in the White House.
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Applications are now open for the Levin Center Award for Excellence in Oversight Research. The award recognizes outstanding scholarship on legislative oversight, accountability, and democratic governance.
Apply by June 1. levin-center.org/research-aw…
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In these times, a reminder of what democracy demands of our leaders and us all.
@ Maryland State House
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Shame on Congress if it does not find a way to stop the establishment of the “weaponization” fund - an egregious violation of ethics and the rule of law.
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Applications are open for the Levin Center Award for Excellence in Oversight Research! Scholars examining legislative oversight, accountability, and democratic governance are encouraged to apply. Learn more and submit your work.
Deadline: June 1
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Join the #Kindness250 movement and help inspire 250 million acts of kindness ahead of America’s 250th anniversary. Small acts can make a big difference — from helping a neighbor to checking in on a friend. Take the Kindness Challenge tomorrow, 5/16!
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During Reconstruction, 1,500 Black Americans served in elected office. In 1870, Hiram Revels became the 1st Black senator and Joseph Rainey the 1st Black House member. Jim Crow and voter suppression later reversed many gains.
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