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Congress torn between governing and campaigning as Election Day nears
Original: The closer Congress gets to Election Day, the harder it becomes to choose between governing and campaigning
With Election Day approaching, members of Congress face growing tension between passing legislation and returning to their home districts to campaign. As the election calendar narrows, legislative work slows, scheduling becomes harder, and lawmakers weigh the political cost of staying in Washington against the need to secure re-election.
Why now: Election Day is drawing near, prompting renewed debate over whether Congress can still function effectively before campaigning takes over.
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- The closer Congress gets to Election Day, the harder it becomes to choose between governing and campaigning · Federal News Network
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