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House Starts Recess Early Amid Dispute Over Its Timing
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Lead article · The Washington Post · CENTERCritics say the House hasn't been in session enough. Here are the facts.ARTICLES
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tl;drFROM THE LEAD ARTICLE · THE WASHINGTON POST
Mike Johnson began the House’s seven-week recess a day early, prompting criticism over lawmakers’ time off and productivity. A Washington Post analysis found the House’s session days were fairly typical by recent historical standards, but it has enacted fewer bills than any other Congress in the past 30 years.
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MediaiteSEP 23 · 4:56 PM ET
'That's Not Why You're Not in Session!' CNN Host Slams GOP Rep Blaming Democrats for Early RecessSpeaker Mike Johnson sent the House into early recess as Rep. Thomas Massie sought a vote on impeachment articles against Pete Hegseth.CRED 67BAL 60 NEUTRALThe Washington PostSEP 22 · 11:55 AM ET
Critics say the House hasn't been in session enough. Here are the facts.The article examines Mike Johnson’s House recess schedule and his claim that the chamber passed more than 900 pieces of legislation.CRED —BAL 85 NEUTRALHow it looks for Johnson, by side
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