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The Hastert Rule- Democracy Subverted

The Moderate Voice

The Hastert Rule- Democracy Subverted The Hastert Rule, named after former Republican Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert, was conceived by him in 2003 when the GOP controlled the House of Representatives. Hastert promised not to allow bills to proceed…