Republicans return to Capitol Hill with agenda complicated by Graham death
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Republican lawmakers return to Capitol Hill facing a lengthy to-do list and demands from Donald Trump for new voting restrictions. The death of Senator Lindsey Graham, a key budget committee chair, complicates their legislative plans. Democrats are also positioning for advantage ahead of the November midterm elections. The political landscape is further complicated by Mitch McConnell's absence.
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Republicans return to Capitol Hill with agenda complicated by Graham death
Republican lawmakers return to the Capitol this week facing a lengthy to-do list and Donald Trump’s demands for new voting restrictions.
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Democrats jockey for an advantage ahead of the November midterm elections.
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Loaded language removed<p>Lawmakers face obstacles, including demands from Trump, Mitch McConnell’s absence and Graham’s sudden death</p><p>Republican lawmakers return to the Capitol this week facing a lengthy to-do list and Donald Trump’s demands for new voting restrictions, as Democrats jockey for an advantage ahead of the November midterm elections.</p><p>Lawmakers from both parties are eager to highlight before voters legislative victories ahead of the midterms, where control of Congress is at stake.
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Democrats jockey for an advantage ahead of the November midterm elections.
OpinionLawmakers from both parties are eager to highlight before voters legislative victories ahead of the midterms.
OpinionRepublican lawmakers return to the Capitol this week facing a lengthy to-do list and Donald Trump’s demands for new voting restrictions.
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