Lawmakers returning to Washington for a busy fall work period face immediate decisions on how to head off a government shutdown and potential federal default, while Democrats pushto advance - without Republican support - their ambitious plans to boost spending on social programs by as much as $3.5 trillion.The stretch into December could be lawmakers’ last realistic chance at policymaking before the 2022 election year begins in earnest, prompting Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to warn hermembers of a hectic fall in an Aug. 25 dear colleague letter. “The coming weeks will be intense, but – with gratitude to Committee Chairs, Members and staff – we will achieve our goals,”she said.
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