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FULL EPISODE: New year, new Congress, same shutdown

After two years of Republican dominance in Washington, Democrats have officially taken control of the House as the 116th Congress convenes. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made history reclaiming the gavel, while the government remains shutdown. What can we expect in this new era of divided government?

FULL EPISODE: New year, new Congress, same shutdown

24m 17s

After two years of Republican dominance in Washington, Democrats have officially taken control of the House as the 116th Congress convenes. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made history reclaiming the gavel, while the government remains shutdown. What can we expect in this new era of divided government?

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    PODCAST: The historic 116th Congress

    S2019 E23 - 12m 40s

    It’s the first week of 2019 and the 116th Congress was sworn in, with Nancy Pelosi reclaiming the gavel. Panelists discuss the historic firsts in the new Congress.

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