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    Democratic-Led Congress to Recess on a Very Low Note

    When the Democrats took over Congress 18 months ago, there were expectations of major change. But it hasn’t happened, partly because a lot of the new Democrats are "Blue Dogs," almost as conservative as the Republicans they defeated.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    When the Democrats took over Congress 18 months ago, there were expectations of major change. But it hasn’t happened, partly because a lot of the new Democrats are "Blue Dogs," almost as conservative as the Republicans they defeated. Between angry progressive Democrats and Republicans, Congress now has the lowest approval ratings in the history of the Gallop Poll. Speaker Nancy Pelosi says if Democrats increase their majorities next year, change finally will come. Do Progressives believe it? Since Republicans have been getting pretty much what they wanted, what are they complaining about?

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    If You Don't Like the Congress, Wait until Next Year
    1. 1:41Marking Progress, Bush Shortens Troop Tours in Iraq
    2. 7:45Democratic-Led Congress to Recess on a Very Low NoteYou’re reading this
    3. 42:14California's Marijuana Industry
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