Congress holds shortest pre-election session in 50 years

The US Capitol
The US Capitol is seen in Washington, Wednesday, April 6, 2011, with the House of Representatives in the foreground.
AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Congress returned from their respective party conventions for just eight legislative days, marking it the shortest pre-election session in 50 years. Action on critical issues are on hold until the lame duck session post-election.

Politico reporter Scott Wong fills us in on what happened or didn't happen and what to expect when members of Congress return after the elections.

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