This December on Capitol Hill appears to follow a familiar script.There’s a deadline for Congress to act on (insert issue here). And if lawmakers don’t move by January 1, then (insert consequence here). So, everyone on Capitol Hill clamors over pathways to finish (given issue). Lawmakers and staff are at the end of their wits. Everyone is worried about Congress successfully fixing the problem and getting everyone home for the holidays.There’s always the concern that Congress will emerge as The Grinch, pilfering Whoville of Christmas toys.But lawmakers often wind up toiling with the diligence a...

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