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Midterm Elections and Congressional Paralysis
Back in session today, Congress has about 14 working days left before the November elections. With a lot of major work yet to be done, is Washington politically paralyzed? Also, the largest international arms deal in US history, and opponents of health care reform get their day in court.
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenBack in session today, Congress has about 14 working days left before the November elections. With a lot of major work yet to be done, is Washington politically paralyzed? Also, the largest international arms deal in US history, and this week in Florida, 20 state attorneys general will argue that President Obama's healthcare reform is unconstitutional. We get a preview.
Banner image: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) accepts the gavel from Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) during the first session of the 111th Congress in the House Chambers January 6, 2009 in Washington, DC. Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
