Lame-duck agenda balloons as Congress punts priorities until after election

GOP lawmakers are punting major fights — including government funding, money for the war with Iran and the extension of expanded surveillance authorities — until after the November election, setting up a bloated lame-duck agenda.

Lame-duck agenda balloons as Congress punts priorities until after election

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GOP lawmakers are punting major fights — including government funding, money for the war with Iran and the extension of expanded surveillance authorities — until after the November election, setting up a bloated lame-duck agenda.

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