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Senate Postpones August Recess

Today Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced the August recess will begin two weeks later than originally scheduled. Whereas the Senate calendar had recess beginning on Monday, July 31, the summer recess period will now begin on Monday, August 14th. The delay will allow the Senate Republicans extra time to work on their efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act and in addition, they plan to push nominees through the stalled confirmation process.