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Lame-duck agenda balloons as Congress punts priorities until after election
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Alexander Bolton and The Hill , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· September 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This includes government funding and money for the war with Iran. Congress is delaying major decisions until after the November election.
Congress is delaying major decisions until after the November election. This includes government funding and money for the war with Iran. The extension of expanded surveillance authorities is also being put off.
As a result, the lame-duck agenda is expected to be extensive. Several key issues are being pushed back, setting up a busy period after the election.
Further details on the delayed decisions and their potential impact are available from the source, providing more information on the upcoming lame-duck agenda.
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Category: government Published: September 2, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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