Where do you begin? How do we fix Congress? That is the premise of a new book from Michael Johnson and Jerry Climer, men who spent decades working in the Congressional orbit. In "Fixing Congress," Johnson tells KDKA's Rick Dayton many things -- including  gerrymandering, the size of congressional districts, and a lack of training for new members of Congress are significant issues. However, he says one of the largest issues is that the American people simply do not understand how Congress works.

<p>Where do you begin? How do we fix Congress? That is the premise of a new book from Michael Johnson and Jerry Climer, men who spent decades working in the Congressional orbit. In "Fixing Congress," Johnson tells KDKA's Rick Dayton many things -- including  gerrymandering, the size of congressional districts, and a lack of training for new members of Congress are significant issues. However, he says one of the largest issues is that the American people simply do not understand how Congress works.</p>

Rick Dayton brings his journalistic expertise to KDKA Radio every weekday afternoon. A 30-year veteran of broadcast journalism, Dayton returned to Pittsburgh over a decade ago and continues to engage and inform the community with his unique style and energy. Rick is an insightful interviewer and a beloved Pittsburgh personality.

<p>Rick Dayton brings his journalistic expertise to KDKA Radio every weekday afternoon. A 30-year veteran of broadcast journalism, Dayton returned to Pittsburgh over a decade ago and continues to engage and inform the community with his unique style and energy. Rick is an insightful interviewer and a beloved Pittsburgh personality.</p>

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