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The net worth of Congress rose nearly 25%.

Members of Congress speak at high school level, new Sunlight Foundation reports

Congress now speaks at almost a full grade level lower than it did just seven years ago.

President Barack Obama, flanked by Vice President Joe Biden (L) and Speaker of the House John Boehner (R) addresses a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol September 8, 2011 in Washington, DC.

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