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Push to move votes to weekends an uphill effort

WASHINGTON - Rep. Steve Israel had just one question for tourists and lawmakers on Capitol Hill yesterday: Why do we vote on Tuesday?

But after interviewing nearly 40 people in the last two days, Israel (D-Huntington) found only two who had a clue.

"Don't be embarrassed if you don't know the answer because hardly anybody does, including most members of Congress," said Israel, who videotaped...

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