Sunday shows preview: Democrats lay out legislative agenda; Congress leadership sparks infighting
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- The Hill reports: “With Democrats set to take control of both the House and Senate following sweeping victories in the midterm elections, sitting lawmakers have already begun to lay out plans for the lame-duck period…”
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