Congress returns soon — but not for very long

When Congress returns next week after a long summer recess. It will only have 13 working days in September, before the end of the federal fiscal year. For a preview of what they’re likely to do, Bloomberg Government congressional reporter Maeve Sheehey joins the Federal Drive with Tom Temin. Interview transcript: Tom Temin When Congress returns next week after a long summer recess, it will only have 13 working days in September before the end of the federal fiscal year. For a preview of what they’re likely to do, Bloomberg…

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Anti-abortion Conservatives’ First Target If Trump Returns

The Supreme Court’s upcoming decision about the most common pharmaceutical used for medication abortions may be just the beginning of the political battle over the drug. Earlier this month, the Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal of lower-court rulings that would severely reduce access to mifepristone. The Court’s acceptance of the case marked a crucial juncture in the legal maneuvering over the medication. But however the high court rules, pressure is mounting inside the GOP coalition for the next Republican president to broadly use executive authority at the Food…

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Democrats confront fragile majorities as Congress returns with big plans – NBC News

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House returns Monday for busy session with pandemic, shutdown, marijuana on agenda – USA TODAY

House returns Monday for busy session with pandemic, shutdown, marijuana on agenda  USA TODAY To door knock or not? Campaigning for U.S. Congress in the COVID-19 era  CTV News Major party candidates for Congress elections, 2016-2020  Ballotpedia News Opinion | Will Congress Ever Break the Covid Relief Standoff?  The Wall Street Journal ‘Now is not the time to worry’ about the fiscal deficit or the Fed’s balance sheet, Mnuchin says  CNBC View Full Coverage on Google News “us congress” – Google News

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