3 chapters across the catalog
The Congressional Page Program was officially terminated in August 2011 by Speaker John Boehner and Leader Nancy Pelosi. While the official reason cited the program's obsolescence due to technology and high costs, the hosts suggest that concerns over misconduct and "buggery" played a role in the decision.
Congressional Page Program, Mark Foley Scandal
The House of Representatives abruptly terminates its 100-year-old page program, while the Senate maintains its version. The hosts speculate on the true reasons for the closure, referencing the 2006 Mark Foley scandal involving sexually explicit messages to pages and suggesting deeper issues of misconduct on Capitol Hill.
Gabrielle Giffords House Floor Appearance, Debt Reduction Vote
Gabrielle Giffords made a surprise appearance on the House floor to vote for the debt reduction bill, an event described as a highly produced "reality show" moment. While media reports suggested a lengthy standing ovation, the actual C-SPAN footage showed a brief 45-second applause followed by a strange transition where members of Congress prioritized thanking summer pages over acknowledging Giffords' return.
