Capitol Lens | Stepping out

By Bill Clark

Posted February 29, 2024 at 3:16pm

Republican Rep. Lisa McClain of Michigan races down the House steps of the Capitol on Thursday after the chamber passed another continuing resolution to avoid a partial government shutdown. The House is out until Tuesday, March 5.

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