"US Congress: Aging Lawmakers and Lingering Health Concerns Fuel Power Hoarding Anxiety"

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The recent cognitive incidents of high-profile politicians like Mitch McConnell and Dianne Feinstein highlight the issue of the advanced age of America's top lawmakers. With the median age of the Senate being 65.3, the oldest ever, and the lack of term limits, there is a concern about a cozy club of multimillionaire boomer lawmakers hoarding power and refusing to make space for a younger generation. While age itself may not be the problem, the lack of fresh blood and ideas in government is. The article suggests the need for term limits to ensure a healthy democracy and a constant stream of new perspectives.
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