The lame duck session of Congress began Monday . Congress must tackle multiple controversial issues before the end of the year . Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announces his intention to back an earmark ban . TL;DR President Obama has signed a bill that would prohibit federal funding for Planned Parenthood, but it is not clear if he will veto it.
The lame duck session of Congress began Monday . Congress must tackle multiple controversial issues before the end of the year . Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announces his intention to back an earmark ban . Newly elected House members reiterate their intention to push for smaller government .