Thanksgiving is now in the rearview mirror on Capitol Hill.
It’s on to Christmas — in more ways than one.
The intense back-and-forth between moderate and progressive Democrats over passing the social spending and infrastructure bills that dominated the late summer and early fall is behind everyone. The record-breaking, overnight speech by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., in opposition to the $1.75 trillion spending package. Even time with family and friends over the holiday. The green bean casserole. Fluffy mashed potatoes. Stuffing (or dressing, as it’s called in the south). The pumpkin and pecan pies. Another loss by the Detroit Lions.
These are but memories.
Congress is back with a sprint to Christmas — and perhaps beyond.
It’s seemingly always like this on Capitol Hill during the holidays. This year is no exception.
There are the things lawmakers must tackle. And, like most everyone else at the holidays, lawmakers — particularly Democrats — have their own wish list.
