(Credit: AP) Congress is still not truly representative of all Americans. But it’s getting better and the momentum will not be stopped. According to a Joint Center report, although people of color make up approximately 36 percent of the population, just 7.1 percent are senior staffers in the Senate. This is a major problem, as Congressional staff have immense power in our democracy: they help negotiation of legislative language, develop our nation’s budget, and communicate with constituents during times of crisis.
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