What are the implications of a lame duck session for the future of policies related to poverty reduction and social welfare programs

Dec 4, 2018 ... Hundreds of protesters gathered at Capitol say 'lame duck has got to go' ... LANSING — Though they spoke of protecting paid sick time, the ... Dec 10, 2024 ... Democrats in the Michigan Legislature are pushing for additional housing reforms in the remaining days of the lame-duck session. Nov 12, 2018 ... While this is a lame duck session of Congress, there is still plenty of work to get through. Here are a few of the issues that lawmakers ... Nov 12, 2024 ... The current Congress still has time to act on crucial legislation affecting electric cooperatives in its final “lame duck” session from now until Christmas. This article suggests how President Biden and senators can seat accomplished, centrist nominees during the remainder of the lame duck session. Nov 26, 2022 ... With a narrowing window to act, Democrats intend to use the end-of-year “lame duck” session to leave a legislative mark while they still control ... Dec 1, 2016 ... As the Republican-controlled 114th Congress reconvenes for its lame-duck session, expectations for the session's productivity are low. While ... Nov 18, 2024 ... Lame Duck Session Priorities in Congress · Disaster Relief. Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Congress aims to boost FEMA's disaster ... Nov 8, 2024 ... 2024 The Congressional Research Service noted continuing resolutions allow some aspects of the bill to continue after expiration but others, ... Jul 25, 2008 ... This report provides information on the enactment of annual appropriations acts in the years that lame duck sessions occurred between 1994 and 2016.