Here’s What Democrats Plan to Do With Their Power if They Win Back Congress
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- NYT reports: “Should they win in November, top House Democrats are planning a shock-and-awe legislative sprint to demonstrate within hours of taking power that they are passing bills to deliver on their promises.”
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