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Rush shower — Congressional Hits and Misses

Week ending Dec. 5, 2025

The end-of-the-year rush was on this week, as lawmakers worked on a flurry of issues, including extending health insurance premium subsidies that are set to expire, revising federal water conservation standards related to showerheads, lighting the Capitol Christmas tree and more.

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