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Lawmakers prepare for final lame-duck sprint before making way for next Congress

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Congress returns to Washington this week to begin what is known as a lame-duck session.

Republicans are anxious to turn the page and move on to next year when they'll have control of the White House and possibly both chambers of Congress .

Democrats hope to get in as many of their priorities as they can while they still have the majority in the Senate .