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Senate Attendance Crisis Deepens | Ottawa News
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Senate attendance is in freefall—with lawmakers barely showing up and only a handful present every day. This isn’t new: back in ’98, Senator Andrew Thompson earned the “Siesta Senator” title for lounging in Mexico, leading to his resignation. The core job? Being there to represent constituents and drive legislative progress. CBC’s latest report confirms the problem’s still brewing—and with the Senate back in session this fall, the pressure’s mounting. If you can’t commit to being on the clock, maybe it’s time to ask: are you still the right fit for the job?
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