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Congress returns for lame-duck sprint after GOP midterm losses
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Lawmakers are returning to Capitol Hill for the first time since the midterm elections, which delivered a slew of Democratic victories that will dramatically reshape the balance of power in Washington in the new year.
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This week on the Hill: Congress returns to leadership fights, shutdown deadline after GOP losses
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Congress returns for lame-duck sprint after GOP midterm losses
“Now is not the time for whining, excuses, or cowardice,” Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Ga., posted Friday on social media. “Republicans only have 20 legislative days left this Congress to lock in America First wins and take away leverage points from the Democrats. Leave nothing on the table.”
Congress returns to Capitol Hill after an astonishing midterm election that dealt Republicans major losses and left Democrats riding high. Now, Republicans face their next major test: a fight over who will lead the party in the House as it prepares its descent into the minority.
Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill facing a government shutdown deadline, the farm bill, and a debt ceiling fight before Democrats take power in January.
Congress must pass legislation to avert a looming government shutdown, farm bill, FISA reform and National Defense Authorization Act in the coming weeks.
Congress must pass legislation to avert a looming government shutdown, farm bill, FISA reform and National Defense Authorization Act in the coming weeks.
Lawmakers are returning to Capitol Hill for the first time since the midterm elections, which delivered a slew of Democratic victories that will dramatically reshape the balance of power in Washington in the new year.
