‘When the dealin’s done’ — Congressional Hits and Misses

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‘When the dealin’s done’ — Congressional Hits and Misses

Week ending April 24, 2026

By Chris Hale

Posted April 24, 2026 at 4:41pm

As House Democrats this week welcomed one new member to their caucus, they also had to deal with another resignation and a death — Georgia Rep. David Scott, who died on Wednesday.

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