2012 Election and the Lame-Duck Congress
“Focus on the Lame Duck and New Congress” was a panel of CQ Roll Call’s “"Election Impact Conference,” held in the Ronald Reagan Building.
Panelists talked about issues facing the lame-duck session of the 112th Congress, as well as what the first 100 days of the 113th could incl… read more
Panelists talked about issues facing the lame-duck session of the 112th Congress, as well as what the first 100 days of the 113th could include. They focused on the “fiscal cliff,” the impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 triggered by the debt ceiling agreement if Congress can not reach a new budget agreement. Other topics included the Senate farm bill and cybersecurity legislation.
“Focus on the Lame Duck and New Congress” was a panel of CQ Roll Call’s “"Election Impact Conference,” held in the Ronald Reagan Building. close
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