More Showdowns on Capitol Hill?

摘要

As lawmakers return to Capitol Hill from their month-long August recess and as the footrace to next year's presidential election picks up speed,Congress and the White House appear to be headed toward political gridlock on a wide range of issues,including the Iraq war and the Federal budget.Despite repeated promises of bipartisanship,both sides are drawing sharp lines over big bills,including some directly affecting ILMA members,such as energy.