Fourth of July jet fumes, huckleberries and push ups — Congressional Hits and Misses

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Fourth of July jet fumes, huckleberries and push ups — Congressional Hits and Misses

Week of June 28, 2021

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By Thomas McKinless

Posted July 2, 2021 at 3:26pm

“Who wants to put money on anything that Congress is gonna do?” President Joe Biden wondered when asked if he’s confident that Congress will advance his agenda.

The House adjourned for the July 4 recess after a long week of sharing huckleberry jam, chanting for Rep. Rosa DeLauro and a Senate push-up contest.

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