Congress Returns, Ready to Fight
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Congressmen returning from their Independence Day break are ready for battle with the White House, with Democrats decrying President Bush's pardon of former aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby
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A close call in Congress for America's workers and employers alike.
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Flush from their victories in this month&#39;s elections, President Bush and Republicans in Congress must now show that they&#39;re capable of governing.
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Congress returned this week to a lengthy list of unfinished business and a late election-season opportunity to build on its meager record.
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House and Senate leaders were pushing for some legislative achievements before heading home to campaign.
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John Kerry, departing from past practice for losing Democratic presidential nominees, doesn&#39;t plan to do a disappearing act. He returns to the Senate Tuesday and aims to be a force in his party.
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The Democratic Party's most powerful weapon is heading back into battle.
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As President Bush enters a tight two-month battle to win another term in the White House, fellow Republicans seem headed toward retaining control of a sharply divided U.S. Congress.
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Lawmakers return this week for a  pre-election push to overhaul U.S. intelligence services as  Republicans strive to strengthen their hold on a closely  divided Congress and Democrats battle to retake control.
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Democratic leaders are preparing to launch the second session of the 110th Congress this week with a partisan shot, hints of conciliation and some serious procrastination.
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Senate Democratic and Republican leaders said they expected the bill to return to the floor before their recess.
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Members of Congress returned to the Capitol today to begin what is likely to be a spirited debate over a bill that would put into effect the 41 recommendations of the Sept.
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A look at actions in Congress on Tuesday:
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Congress still has a laundry list of things to accomplish. For Democrats, that includes proving they are capable and productive. For Republicans, it includes proving that the Democrats are not.
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Lawmakers returned to the Capitol on Saturday in a mad dash to finish up their legislative business for the year.
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U.S. lawmakers return to work on  Tuesday from a month-long recess with time running out for  Republicans to pass legislation, impress unhappy voters and  retain control of Congress in the November 7 elections.
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The Democratic Party's most powerful  weapon is heading back into battle.