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Congress is coming back to Washington. Here's what to expect

Congress is coming back to Washington. Here's what to expect
NPR News Monday 09 November 2026, 10:00 UTC By Eric McDaniel 1 min read
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Lawmakers are coming back to Washington this week after the midterm elections. Republicans plan to finish work on several outstanding issues before Democrats take control of Congress in January.(Image credit:

Lawmakers are coming back to Washington this week after the midterm elections. Republicans plan to finish work on several outstanding issues before Democrats take control of Congress in January.

(Image credit: Zayrha Rodriguez)

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