Perry’s Part-Time Congress: ‘140 Days Every Other Year, Like We Do In Texas’

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At the Fox News debate, Rick Perry reiterated his call for a part-time Congress, in order to roll back the size of the government and the extent of its policies.

Neil Cavuto asked what would constitute a part-time status.

Perry responded: “I would suggest to you 140 days every other year, like we do in Texas.”

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