The New Congress Convenes

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jan 4, 2017

The 115th Congress convened yesterday. POLITICO congressional reporter Burgess Everett discusses what lawmakers will do with Republicans now in charge, plus looks at New York Senator Chuck Schumer's leadership style as he takes the reins as leader of the Senate Democrats.

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