Lame-Duck Congress Makes Final Legislative Run
14th Nov 2006, 15:07 GMT
The Republicans currently in Congress come back to session knowing that they will soon be the minority. But they hope to take action before the end of the term on spending bills, a trade agreement with Vietnam and nuclear accord with India. They are unlikely to make progress on warrantless wiretapping legislation and a confirmation of John Bolton as U.N. ambassador. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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