Congress Returns to Crowded Agenda

The transcript discusses the legislative challenges faced by Congress, particularly in prioritizing healthcare reform over tax reform. It highlights the procedural limitations and the need to address healthcare before moving to tax reform. The text also outlines the pressing deadlines Congress faces, such as government funding and debt limit, and the lack of consensus within the Republican Party. Additionally, it touches on the distractions caused by the administration, including controversies and the President's actions, which add to the legislative inertia.

What are the two major issues Congress is trying to address simultaneously?

• Healthcare

• Tax Reform

• Immigration

• Education

What is the general sentiment among Republican senators regarding the healthcare bill?

• Optimistic

• Pessimistic

• Indifferent

• Supportive

What did Bill Cassidy say about the original McConnell draft?

• It is alive

• It is dead

• It is under review

• It is being modified

What are some of the deadlines that Republicans are facing?

• Funding the government

• Extending the Children's Health Care program

• Raising the debt limit

• All of the above

How is the administration perceived to be affecting Congress's ability to move forward?

• By providing support

• By creating distractions

• By offering clarity

• By staying neutral