December 21, 2007

The Year In Congress: An Overmatched Majority

The 110th Congress, led by Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, swooped into power in January with ambitious plans for change. But to paraphrase an old saying, the best-laid plans of the legislative branch often go awry... especially when there's a vocal and sizable minority standing in the way at nearly every turn.

NationalJournal.com has a comprehensive look back at the first year of the new Democratic majority, with spotlights on the House and Senate leadership, and a public opinion report card on Congress' achievements -- or lack thereof.

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