Source: The American Prospect
by David Dayen
“One of the least productive Congresses in history will wrap up starting today, with unified Republican government likely looming on the other side. Since Republicans will perceive any bill proposed now as inferior to the better deal they can get later, expect the same level of inactivity in these final weeks. That’s not to say there is nothing to do, or that could be done, if Democrats, particularly in the Senate, had the stomach for it. That doesn’t look to be the case. … The defense authorization bill has a reputation of always passing at the end of every year, so something is likely to happen there, with both parties angling to attach their favored pieces to it.” (11/12/24)
https://prospect.org/politics/2024-11-12-lamest-duck-session-congress/