The lame duck session of Congress began Monday . Also on the agenda : a possible repeal of the military 's `` do n't ask , do n't tell '' policy barring gays and lesbians from serving openly in the armed forces . 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 . 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.