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Lawmakers are returning to Capitol Hill with a to-do list that includes voting on extending expired Affordable Care Act subsidies, an issue that’s a priority for Democrats and some House Republicans. They also have to decide on a response to President Donald Trump’s removal of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Another pressing issue is the approaching government shutdown deadline at the end of the month.
Urgent Agenda Awaits Lawmakers as They Reconvene on Capitol Hill
As lawmakers reconvene at Capitol Hill, they face a pressing to-do list for the second session of the 119th Congress. The Senate convenes Monday, while the House of Representatives is set to follow on Tuesday.
Top of the agenda for the House Chamber is the vote on extending expired subsidies for the Affordable Care Act, a critical issue for Democrats. Interestingly, some House Republicans are also breaking party ranks to push this matter forward.
Additionally, Congress has the challenge of deciding how to respond to President Donald Trump’s controversial decision to remove Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. They also must deal with the looming government shutdown deadline at the end of the month.
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