House's speaker drama shrinks congressional agenda

Jan 5 2023 by POLITICO - TOP Stories

 

Democratic senators were already bracing for a legislative slowdown over the next two years, but the last 48 hours of House GOP mayhem have lowered even their modest expectations.

Just ask Dick Durbin, who’s served as the Democratic whip in every possible configuration of government.

“Oh my gosh,” said the Illinoisan, who’s been Senate Democratic No. 2 since 2005 and also chairs the Judiciary Committee. “Nominees are the first priority. Legislating will be more...

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