The brief bipartisan window for this Congress to get anything done is closing soon
by Jennifer Haberkorn, Los Angeles Times
Jan 31, 2019
4 minutes
WASHINGTON - Even in divided government, Republicans and Democrats realize they need each other to accomplish at least a few pieces of legislation to boast about back home when it comes time for reelection.
This year, however, that window for bipartisan action looks smaller than usual.
It can't really open until the threat of another government shutdown passes, potentially in mid-February. And it is likely to slam shut once the 2020 presidential campaign heats up this summer or special counsel Robert S. Mueller III releases his report on Russian election meddling, whichever comes first.
That gives the 116th Congress - already predicted to be relatively nonproductive
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