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Struggles of Finding Reliable Sources in the US Senate
In the US Senate, as a staffer on the Judiciary Committee, it was challenging to determine the reliability of sources when assessing bills. Advocates for progressive bills often presented them in a favorable light, downplaying weaknesses, while opponents only emphasized negatives. This left the staffer in a dilemma trying to objectively evaluate the bill's merit. Without unbiased sources or experts offering a balanced perspective, reliance on personal judgment and research became the only option, which was not always sufficient.