Congress back today for lame duck session

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WASHINGTON–After almost a two-month break, Congress returns to work on Wednesday for a lame duck session.

Newly-elected House and Senate members are also in town for orientation session and to elect party leaders. In Illinois, that would include Reps.-elect Bob Dold, R-Ill., and Michael Bost, R-Ill.

The House and Senate convene at 2 p.m.

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