(The Center Square) – With 60 days until the start of the next Congress, triumphant Democrats are outlining a gameplan that focuses largely on addressing voters’ affordability concerns and attempting to undo many of President Donald Trump’s policies.
Since Democrats clinched majorities in both the House and Senate – flipping at least 29 House seats and seven Senate seats, as of Wednesday afternoon – they will not only steer every congressional committee in the 120th Congress, but will also do so with significant majorities.
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