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Congress leaves Washington until after the midterms
Original: Analysis | Congress just left town until after the midterm elections
Members of Congress have left Washington for the pre-election recess, with no legislative business scheduled until voters head to the polls in the midterm elections. The Washington Post notes the departure in an analysis piece, underscoring how campaign season has overtaken governing as both parties fight for control of the House and Senate.
Why now: Attention is focused on the upcoming midterm elections, and Congress pausing work highlights how everything in US politics now revolves around the vote.
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- Analysis | Congress just left town until after the midterm elections · The Washington Post
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