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company,” he said in a statement from the
caucus announcement.
Similarly, the Congressional Hockey Caucus
strives to “ensure that the sport of hockey can
be enjoyed by everyone.” The group has also
been known to put on a hockey challenge for
charity. Larry Bucshon, who represents
Indiana’s 8th district, was the first GOP
member to actually participate in a game.
Cement and more
More than a few of the congressional
caucuses probably are lacking in any nice
perks or events like the aforementioned ones.
They also may not be glamorous on the
surface – think Congressional Aluminum
Caucus and Congressional Cement Caucus –
but business and industry needs them all the
same. Newburgh’s Bucshon sits on both of
these groups.
If one is passionate about horticulture
and farming, look no further than the Cut
Flower Caucus.
Meanwhile, the Congressional Toy
Caucus may or may not grant your entrance
to the North Pole.
We will be up to U.S. President number
45 come January, but so far that hasn’t
translated to an onslaught of caucuses in honor
of the individual or his ideology. Just one
president – Ronald Reagan – has his own caucus.
There are hundreds of congressional
caucuses in total. Many advocate for an
industry – large or small – and are often
started by or encouraged by a trade association.
Other lofty efforts serve to further discussions
on a subject. In other words, if there is an
area of interest, chances are there is a
corresponding congressional caucus.
There’s nothing like the Cut Flower Caucus to deliver some color to a Washington meeting.