Should Congress Still Be Working To Pass New Laws During A Lame-duck Session?

The Tylt, New Orleans Times-Picayune
Tue, 11/27/2018 - 6:00am

With the dramatic shift in power in Congress, many are wondering whether it is the responsibility of outgoing lawmakers to pass any new legislation.

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