Larry Pressler: My report from Washington this week in 4 parts

My wife Harriet and I join in sending our condolences to the family of President Thomas S. Monson. Part of my decision to join the Mormon church was based on his writings on charity and kindness. Over the years, I have observed that Mormons and indeed people of all faiths sometimes anonymously give of themselves to others. That seemed to be President Monson’s theme. We will miss him.---Congress is returning to Washington this week. Our friend, Sen. Orrin Hatch, has announced his retirement