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GOP Bets It All on the Border
Jan 8, 2024
Marianna Sotomayor, congressional reporter for The Washington Post, discusses the challenges faced by Congress in addressing government funding, immigration policies, and border security. The podcast explores the shifting power dynamics within the Republican Party, the ongoing negotiations, and the potential impact of conservative measures. It also examines the difficulties of overhauling the immigration system and the motivations behind Marjorie Taylor Greene's impeachment attempt against Alejandro Mayorkas.
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- The current Congress has been the least productive in a long time, passing only 29 bills signed into law by President Biden, compared to 70 in the last session.
- Republicans' focus on immigration as a political opportunity is hindering progress on other crucial matters, such as funding and aid.
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The current Congress has been the least productive in a long time, passing only 29 bills signed into law by President Biden, compared to 70 in the last session.
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