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Congressional Session Defined
1. The period during which Congress assembles and carries on its regular business. Each Congress generally has two regular sessions (a first session and a second session), based on the Constitutional mandate that Congress assemble at least once each year.
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Looking back at 2008 in the news
Published January 7, 2009, 10:41 pm, Lincoln Journal Star
Most of us will be glad to see the books close on 2008. It was a year of controversy, contentiousness and concern, from the courtroom to politics to our national and personal well-being.
Reps noncommittal on stimulus
Published January 7, 2009, 8:57 pm, Hutchinson News
TOPEKA - Several members of the state's congressional delegation say they don't know enough yet to c ...
Democrats, in shift, lay out path to seat Burris
Published January 7, 2009, 7:40 pm, The Palm Beach Post
Roland Burris, an also-ran for most of his career in Illinois politics, is on the verge of winning a showdown in Washington that has pitted him against the leaders of the U.S. Senate and the president-elect.
Political wrangling bogs down economic stimulus package
Published January 7, 2009, 7:25 pm, Los Angeles Times
Economists warn that if the stimulus comes too late or loses focus, it could fall short of rescuing the nation. The drive for quick action on a huge economic stimulus package has become entangled in the push and pull of Washington politics and now may not clear Congress until mid-February.
Some First S.O.S. Reactions
Published January 7, 2009, 3:35 pm, The New York Observer
ALBANY—Statements and spin are coming from every corner of the Capitol after David Paterson's first State of the State address: "What is it they say, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery?" said Mayor Michael Bloomberg, on proposals to ban trans fat in foods, which he enacted in New York City. read more »
Times might not be so tough if help from federal government comes
Published January 7, 2009, 1:05 pm, Westminster Community Times
Unlike most General Assembly sessions, the success of the 2009 legislative gathering that begins today will depend on events happening in Washington, not Annapolis.##
Cranley to resign council
Published January 7, 2009, 8:08 am, The Cincinnati Enquirer
Democratic Cincinnati City Councilman John Cranley said today he will resign his council seat Thursday and concentrate on private West Side developments.
Harper joins Miss. delegation as newest member
Published January 7, 2009, 1:46 am, The Clarion-Ledger
Rep. Gregg Harper said he'll try to influence the debate in Congress, "although it may not carry the day today."
Legislative session begins today
Published January 6, 2009, 11:58 pm, Denver Post
Colorado lawmakers return to the golden dome today in a somber mood as they kick off a 2009 legislative session dominated by a bleak budget.
Economy stares down Congress
Published January 6, 2009, 10:12 pm, St. Joseph News-Press
Congressman Sam Graves began his fifth U.S. House term Tuesday in the position of having to judge an unknown possible solution to an economically dire problem.
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