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Republicans brace for difficult lame-duck session amid legislative hurdles

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Republicans are facing a challenging lame-duck session following a difficult midterm election, with limited incentive from Democrats to advance their agenda before January. Several key legislative items, including potential government funding lapses and the National Defense Authorization Act, remain unresolved. Departing lawmakers may further complicate proceedings, potentially delaying or derailing efforts on issues like permitting reform and reconciliation packages. AI

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Republicans brace for difficult lame-duck session amid legislative hurdles

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Josephine Walker ·

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