A Busy Week On Capitol Hill

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July 25, 2013

The U.S. Capitol is seen in Washington, Monday, June 17, 2013. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

The House voted on the NSA's surveillance program, the Senate reached a compromise on student loan rates, the first hearing on Guantanamo Bay in years was convened and a House measure was passed to phase out door-to-door mail service.

NPR's Charlie Mahtesian takes us through a busy week on Capitol Hill.

Guest

Charlie Mahtesian, politics editor, NPR digital news. He tweets @charlieNPR.

This segment aired on July 25, 2013.

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