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    #213: The Candy Desk

    June 11th, 2024 · 10 minutes

    Since 1965, a desk in the United States Senate has been used to house and hand out candy to legislators and their staff members.

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    Candy Desk - Wikipedia
    George Murphy - Wikipedia
    Slade Gorton's Press Release
    National Confectioners Association - Wikipedia