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WASHINGTON Americans may be forgiven for calling their lawmakers "lunatics" given the partisanship that has consumed Washington, but that term will no longer be allowed in laws promulgated by Congress.
The House of Representatives voted 398-1 on Wednesday to strike the word "lunatic" from all federal legislation.
With the Senate having approved the measure earlier this year, the bill now goes to President Barack Obama for his signature.
AFP: Congress strikes word 'lunatic' from US laws
The House of Representatives voted 398-1 on Wednesday to strike the word "lunatic" from all federal legislation.
With the Senate having approved the measure earlier this year, the bill now goes to President Barack Obama for his signature.
AFP: Congress strikes word 'lunatic' from US laws