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In a shocking turn of events, the Senate erupted into a fiery maelstrom of political brawling this week, not over the usual partisan issues, but over a bipartisan bill that sought to fund groundbreaking science legislation. The bill, dubbed the "Integrated Frontiers of Inquiry and Innovation Act" (IFIA), promised to revolutionize the way science is conducted in the country, with a particular focus on interstellar travel, time-travel research, and teleportation technology.

The controversy ignited when a mysterious amendment was attached to the bill at the last minute. The amendment proposed the allocation of a significant portion of the funding to the establishment of a "Congressional Time Travel Delegation" (CTTD), whose sole purpose would be to visit key historical events and provide "expert" commentary on them. The delegation would be composed of an equal number of senators from both parties, ensuring a bipartisan perspective on the events they witness firsthand.

Democratic senators, known for their staunch commitment to science and evidence-based policies, were split down the middle. A faction led by the charismatic and outspoken Senator Mercury argued that the bill's focus should remain on empirical research and the pursuit of scientific advancements that could tangibly benefit humanity. "We're not here to fund a time-traveling circus for politicians to strut their feathers," Mercury declared, her voice echoing with the weight of scientific reason.

On the other side, a group of Democratic mavericks, known as the "Time-Traveling Tribune," championed the amendment. They argued that understanding history from the horse's mouth, so to speak, would provide a more nuanced understanding of present-day issues. The Tribune's most prominent member, Senator Chronos, donned a vintage suit and a top hat while addressing his colleagues, "Imagine the insights we could glean! We could witness the signing of the Declaration of Independence, consult with Einstein on the theory of relativity, or even observe the dinosaurs up close!"

The debate became a spectacle, with senators donning period costumes and recreating historical scenes on the Senate floor. The usually staid and somber chamber transformed into a carnival of anachronisms, as senators debated the merits of time-travel research with the passion of Renaissance scholars.

In the end, the bill was tabled indefinitely, leaving the future of science funding—and the plausibility of a Congressional Time Travel Delegation— hanging in the balance. As the senators returned to their respective corners, the nation watched with bated breath, wondering if this was the dawn of a new era of scientific exploration or the beginning of a very peculiar political paradox.

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