- Walker Defends Lame-Duck Session Bills https://www.wpr.org/walker-defends-lame-duck-session-bills? 7 comments politics
- Wisconsin’s Walker defies protesters on lame-duck session https://apnews.com/d95d1190247b4bc6a611c053214cf77e 16 comments politics
- 5 ways the lame-duck session could change life for Wisconsinites https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2018/12/03/wisconsin-lame-duck-session-how-changes-could-affect-wisconsinites/2191148002/ 3 comments politics
- Clinton opposes TPP vote in the lame-duck session http://thehill.com/policy/finance/trade/279076-clinton-opposes-tpp-vote-in-the-lame-duck-session 15 comments politics
- Here Are the House Members Who Have Skipped Votes This Lame-Duck Session https://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/members-whove-skipping-votes-lame-duck-session 12 comments politics
- Wisconsin Dem governor removes 82 Scott Walker appointees added during lame-duck session https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/435390-wisconsin-dem-governor-removes-82-scott-walker-appointees-added-during?amp&__twitter_impression=true 1285 comments politics
- Wisconsin Republicans seek to hobble Democrats in lame-duck session https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/dec/02/wisconsin-republicans-democrats-lame-duck-session 34 comments politics
- DOJ Is Still Trying to Defend Trump Against Rape Accuser E. Jean Carroll’s Lawsuit During Lame-Duck Session https://lawandcrime.com/lawsuit/doj-is-still-trying-to-defend-trump-against-rape-accuser-e-jean-carrolls-lawsuit-during-lame-duck-session/ 80 comments politics
- Cornyn: "Of course" Senate would confirm SCOTUS pick in lame-duck session if Biden wins https://www.axios.com/cornyn-senate-supreme-court-lame-duck-22190e6e-e839-4a40-a7fb-824b3da9e92c.html 83 comments politics
- Harry Reid Opposes Ramming TPP Through In Lame-Duck Session http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/harry-reid-tpp-lame-duck_us_579a4ddae4b0d3568f86895f 139 comments politics
- Judge eliminates Wisconsin early voting limits approved by GOP lawmakers during lame-duck session https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2019/01/17/lame-duck-lawsuit-judge-eliminates-early-voting-limits/2606225002/ 23 comments politics
- Republicans to hold lame-duck session to limit Tony Evers and advance GOP priorities https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2018/11/27/wisconsin-republicans-6-7-votes-short-kimberly-clark-bill/2125199002/ 13 comments politics
- Jeff Flake urges Congress to move on Merrick Garland Supreme Court nomination in lame-duck session http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/21/jeff-flake-urges-congress-move-merrick-garland-sup/ 10 comments politics
- Second stimulus check updates: COVID-19 relief package a long-shot in lame-duck Congress session https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-second-stimulus-check-updates-20201130-jby3rr7s5bbsvlrqdnllulylmm-story.html 16 comments politics
- Groups to file lawsuit seeking to void laws passed during Wisconsin's lame-duck session https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2019/01/10/liberal-groups-file-lawsuit-seeking-void-lame-duck-laws/2512268002/ 6 comments politics
- Ohio Republicans seek to cut off Planned Parenthood funding in lame-duck session http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/11/21/1163735/-ohio-republicans-seek-to-cut-off-planned-parenthood-funding-in-lame-duck-session 31 comments politics
- Family Research Council Cheers Religious Right Goodie-Bag Introduced in Lame-Duck Session http://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/family-research-council-cheers-religious-right-goodie-bag-introduced-in-lame-duck-session/ 3 comments politics
- President Obama wants the TPP passed before he leaves office, but Clinton and Trump are warning congressional leaders not to hold a vote during the lame-duck session after the elections. http://thehill.com/policy/finance/289861-trade-backlash-frustrates-business 58 comments politics
- Lame Duck Session Brings Major Challenges https://www.washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2020/11/08/congress-lame-duck-trump/ 10 comments politics
- An economic stimulus bill is unlikely during a lame duck session until 2021 https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/21546139/economic-stimulus-bill-lame-duck 21 comments politics
- Michigan GOP cuts paid sick leave, repeals minimum wage increase in lame-duck session "There's an interest in improving these and there are things that need to be cleaned up." https://thinkprogress.org/michigan-gop-paid-sick-leave-repeals-minimum-wage-increase-lame-duck-ce45c186cc56/ 21 comments politics
- House passes $585B defense bill: It passed in a largely bipartisan vote, 300-119. The legislation now heads to the Senate, where it is expected to be approved next week before the end of the lame-duck session. http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/house/226039-house-passes-2015-defense-authorization 4 comments politics
- Hot mic picks up discussion on Senate floor: ‘It’s all rigged’... A hot mic left on during a Senate vote Tuesday morning on the Food Safety Act caught a senator complaining that process of setting the agenda during the lame-duck session is “rigged.” http://www.prisonplanet.com/hot-mic-picks-up-discussion-on-senate-floor-%E2%80%98it%E2%80%99s-all-rigged%E2%80%99.html 8 comments politics
- There is now enough support from Republican senators to ratify the New START treaty, dealing another lame-duck session victory to the Obama administration in the final days of the 111th Congress. A cloture vote on the treaty is expected this afternoon, with final passage as early as tomorrow. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2010/12/21/5689590-gop-support-gives-start-the-votes-for-ratification 4 comments politics
- If Trump loses, the lame duck session will be our punishment https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/trump-election-lame-duck-what-happens-us-election-2020-b1159662.html 883 comments politics
- Wisconsin Appeals Court Restores Laws From Lame Duck Session https://www.wral.com/wisconsin-appeals-court-restores-laws-from-lame-duck-session/18288175/ 13 comments politics
- Coronavirus stimulus negotiations in a 'lame duck' session likely to face more deadlock https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/11/11/covid-19-stimulus-senators-skeptical-deal-possible-before-january/6237694002/ 9 comments politics
- Congress’s plan to get nothing done "Instead of passing bills into law and allowing voters to judge their work, the legislators appear to be pushing hopes of any serious lawmaking off into the safety of a post-election, lame-duck session — and that’s if they move relatively quickly." http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/congresss-plan-to-get-nothing-done/2014/09/07/2358684e-347c-11e4-a723-fa3895a25d02_story.html?tid=rssfeed 21 comments politics
- Newly elected GOP senator may back DISCLOSE Act: Republican Senator-elect Mark Kirk may help push through a campaign-finance transparency bill opposed by Republican leaders during the lame-duck session. http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2010/11/newly-elected-gop-senator-vote-disclose-act/ 20 comments politics
- Senate Confirms Another Trump Nominee, 36, to Lifetime Judgeship During Lame Duck Session https://lawandcrime.com/judiciary/senate-confirms-another-trump-judicial-nominee-36-to-lifetime-judgeship-during-lame-duck-session/amp/?__twitter_impression=true 200 comments politics
- GOP Actions Often Defied What Most Americans Want On Key Issues Tackled During Lame Duck Session. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/12/25/gop-lame-duck-session_n_801259.html 3 comments politics
- GOP State Lawmakers Look To Limit Early Voting In Lame Duck Session https://www.wpr.org/gop-state-lawmakers-look-limit-early-voting-lame-duck-session 5 comments politics
- Pelosi on possible second Trump impeachment in lame duck session — ‘We have our options’ https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/20/pelosi-on-possible-second-trump-impeachment-we-have-our-options.html 32 comments politics
- Michigan Republicans Just Repealed a Minimum Wage Increase During a Lame Duck Session https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2018/12/michigan-republicans-minimum-wage-sick-leave-lame-duck-rick-snyder-gretchen-whitmer/ 645 comments politics
- Michigan GOP Lame Duck Session Attempting to Create a "Shadow" GOP-Run State School Board to Circumvent Democratic Takeover https://www.bridgemi.com/public-sector/republican-bills-would-snatch-power-over-michigan-schools-democrats 17 comments politics
- Guess What, It’s Abolish-the-Debt-Ceiling O’Clock (Again): If the Democrats don't use the lame duck session to take this economic doomsday device out of the incoming GOP's hands, God help us all. https://newrepublic.com/post/169017/abolish-debt-ceiling-lame-duck 89 comments politics
- Nothing lame about this lame duck: 116th Congress had busiest post-election session in recent history https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/01/21/nothing-lame-about-this-lame-duck-116th-congress-had-busiest-post-election-session-in-recent-history/ 4 comments politics
- Lame duck US Congress moves to cut taxes for rich, end of benefits for unemployed. "The 111th US Congress has entered its final session, with Democratic leaders signaling their willingness to extend tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans." http://www.wsws.org/articles/2010/nov2010/lame-n16.shtml 7 comments politics
- Please wake up Democrats!!!!! Here is Charles Krauthammer on Fox News already talking about his fears for the "lame duck" session of Congress. Republicans are acting like they have already won. http://www.politicususa.com/en/fox-lame-ducks 10 comments politics
- The judge who just overturned the mask mandate on airplanes is Kathryn Kimball Mizelle. 35- years-old, former Clarence Thomas clerk, appointed by Trump and confirmed by the Senate right before the lame duck session ended in 2020. https://www.thedailybeast.com/cdc-mask-rules-junked-by-judge-kathryn-kimball-mizelle-in-floridatrumps-worst-judge 5 comments politics