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Why Does Congress ‘Retreat?’

By David Hawkings and Thomas McKinless

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In the weeks after President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address, members of Congress from both parties are heading to their annual policy retreats. Roll Call senior editor David Hawkings takes a look at what to expect from these legislative get-togethers.

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