| 单词 | lame duck |
| 例句 | The season will focus on the lame duck period when the new female president is elected but not yet inaugurated. Good news for Clinton: new season of Homeland features a female president 2016-06-09T04:00:00Z VandeHei will stay in place at Politico until after the election in November, which will leave an awkward 10-month interregnum in which he and his cohorts will essentially be lame ducks. Why the marriage at the top of Politico couldn’t be saved 2016-01-31T05:00:00Z Plays like “The True,” filled with incident but not much big picture, easily turn into lame ducks. Review: In ‘The True,’ Edie Falco Stars as the Soul of an Old Machine 2018-09-21T04:00:00Z For the limping, lame duck UKFC, however, the cavalry has arrived just a moment too late. The King's Speech on course to wear Bafta crown 2011-01-18T19:44:17Z “He is a lame duck who has already been impeached, so the usual checks will be less effective.” The president pardons a turkey, one of the more normal things he’s done this month 2020-11-24T05:00:00Z Week 1412, rearrange the letters of a song title Stairway to Heaven anagrams to I Vote, He Rants Away There’s a lame duck who’s sure His election was “stole” And he’s crying at volume eleven. Style Invitational Week 1420: Singing on the job 2021-01-21T05:00:00Z Mask compliance has been inconsistent at concerts throughout the pandemic, and now in the mandate’s lame duck period, they were seldom worn during the show. What you need to know about mask and vaccine requirements to get into Seattle-area arts and music events this spring 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z Throughout the pandemic, mask compliance has often been inconsistent at concerts, varying wildly from show to show, and now in the mandate’s lame duck period, they were seldom worn last night. Review: Bad Bunny proves he’s pop music’s most dynamic game-changer at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z But by then he was already a lame duck. Alan Gilbert Wanted to Save the New York Philharmonic. What Happened? 2017-05-31T04:00:00Z With the New York Philharmonic’s director, Jaap van Zweden, a newly declared lame duck, Nézet-Séguin is entering an era as the city’s presiding conductor, the one whose artistic achievements blur into civic stature. Yannick Nézet-Séguin Is New York’s Conductor Now 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z “A president’s term is four years,” Bee responded to panicking Republicans calling Obama a lame duck. Samantha Bee lets GOP have it on Scalia seat obstruction 2016-03-22T04:00:00Z Sequels are usually lame ducks, poor things that are unable to keep up with their predecessors. Review: ‘Hannibal,’ by Thomas Harris 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z And really, who wants a lame duck president who can't fully flesh out their agenda because they are black, or Asian, or gay, or a woman? I don't care "how black" Kamala Harris is and neither should you 2019-07-03T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, Jonah finds himself frustrated working in Vice President Doyle’s lame duck administration. 'Veep' Recap: Listen, You Are Beyoncé 2015-05-17T04:00:00Z Mr. Yoon faces parliamentary elections next April, and a big loss for his party could leave him a political lame duck. One year after South Korean Halloween tragedy, wounds remain raw, accusations fly 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z Though given the dynamics of the Legislature and a lame duck governor, that is unlikely to happen in the next five months. Order to redraw discriminatory WA district map is the right call | Editorial 2023-08-20T04:00:00Z “He needs to succeed in the election for him not to become a lame duck for the rest of this term.” No ‘NEATO’ likely, but Biden hopes to use summit to bind East Asian allies 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z “I think its safe to say that he’s likely to become a lame duck president,” said Will Freeman, a Colombia expert at the Council on Foreign Relations. Colombia’s first leftist president is stalled by congress and a campaign finance scandal 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z If they had not given Davis the extension, he could have been a lame duck next season — no pun intended — and it could have been messy. Plaschke: Lakers hand the franchise to Anthony Davis, and the future feels fragile 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z Trump established himself as the most prolific execution president since Grover Cleveland in the 1890s when U.S. executions restarted during his 2020 campaign and continued into the lame duck period after his defeat. Biden’s inaction on death penalty may be a top campaign issue as Trump and DeSantis laud executions 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z The calculus of the situation was palpable: Sawant is a lame duck, and just doesn’t pack the same wallop she once did. With Sawant era ending, voters don’t seem in the mood for drama 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Will it be Jordan, a lame duck majority owner? Michael Jordan’s decision to sell Hornets leaves some team decisions in flux 2023-06-17T04:00:00Z Will it be Jordan, a lame duck majority owner? Michael Jordan’s decision to sell Hornets leaves some team decisions in flux 2023-06-17T04:00:00Z "His motto will be: if you vote for Kilicdaroglu he will be a lame duck," said another senior opposition official who acknowledged a tough road ahead. Analysis: Turkey's Erdogan cruising, challenger scrambling toward runoff election 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z That would mark merely the latest twist in the dramatic journey the resolution has taken since it was first unveiled in December, during last year’s lame duck session. Ohio House vote could send constitutional overhaul to voters 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z Now, failing to push the bill through could turn him into a lame duck president just a year into his second five-year term. Unions Vow to Bring France to a ‘Standstill’ Over Macron’s Retirement Plan 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z “I had nothing to do with us leaving the league, but you deal with the fallout being a lame duck.” Cronin says UCLA seed in NCAA bracket preview is ‘comical’ 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z In his lame duck budget proposal last year, Hutchinson recommended education funding be increased by $550 million over the next two years to accommodate teacher raises. From Trump to governor: Sanders prepares to take on new role 2023-01-08T05:00:00Z With a new Congress being seated on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, the lame duck period on Capitol Hill is officially coming to an end. “Tipping point”: Mary Trump expects her uncle to face “death by 1,000 lashes” in 2023 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z The tail end of this lame duck session of Congress also will include an effort to secure funding for a third new Seattle-based Coast Guard polar icebreaker. Disaster declaration unlocks potential federal aid for Alaska crabbers 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z The term “lame duck” dates to 18th-century England, when it was first used to describe bankrupt businessmen who were rendered impotent like a shot game bird. Congress’s Productive Final Weeks 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z The legislation’s prospects seemed grim in the final weeks of a lame duck session during which lawmakers often race to push through unfinished legislation. Can a Federally Funded ‘Netflix Model’ Fix the Broken Market for Antibiotics? 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z A lame duck Senate may establish several new, federally protected public lands, and Washington state conservation advocates have converged on Capitol Hill in D.C. for a final push. Campaign to expand Olympic wilderness nears finish line after 15 years 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z But many GOP lawmakers are in no mood to negotiate with Democrats in a post-election “lame duck” Congress, even if it means a spending showdown in January. GOP’s fiscal conservatives flex muscle in spending fight 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z Hasen has written that if it does not pass in the lame duck session it will not likely move forward in a Republican-dominated House of Representatives. Voters rejected election deniers — but there are still 6 very real threats to democracy 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z Which brings me to my bigger beef with the lame duck: Why are all these allegedly must-pass, often popular priorities crammed into this narrow window? Opinion | What a horrible way to run a country 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z Senate has only a few lame duck session days left to bring the bill to ban these weapons up for a vote. Assault weapons: Ban would be step in right direction 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z At the top of lawmakers' list of priorities in the so-called lame duck session is funding the federal government beyond Dec. 16, when existing money runs out. Biden convening congressional leaders to discuss legislative priorities -White House 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z The group warned months ago that Democrats would “ram through a spending blowout” in the lame duck session. GOP’s fiscal conservatives flex muscle in spending fight 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z “I don’t want to be a lame duck forever. I’d rather be a dead duck I guess,” Tobin said, sparking laughter at the press conference. Pope Francis IDs successor to conservative Providence bishop 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z Politicians know that during the lame duck, voters are distracted by holiday preparations and vacations. Opinion | What a horrible way to run a country 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z The White House said on Tuesday that it is open to seeing a debt ceiling increase approved before year-end in Congress's post-election "lame duck" session. U.S. House Republicans press TikTok on Chinese data sharing 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z Lots of urgent items are already crowding Congress’s “lame duck” agenda, including just keeping the lights on. Opinion | The child tax credit should be on both parties’ lame-duck agenda 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z In North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, Rep. Madison Cawthorn became a lame duck earlier this year when he lost a U.S. Madison Cawthorn abandons constituents nearly two months before his term ends, buys $1M Florida home 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z “I am not aware of any precedents where this has happened, where there’s a lame duck, after-the-fact call up of impeachment,” said Stephen Ross, a law professor at Penn State University. Pennsylvania House Votes to Impeach Philadelphia’s Progressive D.A. 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z Voters have conditioned politicians to believe there are no expectations to get much done until the next lame duck. Opinion | What a horrible way to run a country 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z Senate will focus on government spending, the nation's debt ceiling and marriage equality, among other issues during its remaining so-called lame duck session, U.S. US Senate to tackle gov't spending, debt limit, marriage equality, Schumer says 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z "My hope would be that we could get it done in the lame duck," Pelosi said. Democrats seek vote reform, gay marriage, debt ceiling in 'lame duck' Congress 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z The uncertainty promises to inject an extra dose of chaos into what already was shaping up to be a hectic lame duck session. What to expect as Congress returns for ‘lame duck’ session: Same-sex marriage, Ukraine aid and much more 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z Aides argue they do not need to move any sooner since Mr. Biden is an incumbent, and besides, if he does not run, he would prefer to delay the day he becomes a lame duck. An Emboldened Biden Now Faces a Tough Choice About His Own Future 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z Senate control makes things easier for the Biden administration, but she would still like to see a debt ceiling increase approved before year-end in Congress's post-election "lame duck" session. Yellen says U.S. debt ceiling hike by lame-duck Congress would be 'great' 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z Even if Ismail stays on, critics say he will be a lame duck premier. Unfazed by scandals, Malaysia’s old party seeks win in polls 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z Biden has two months until the end of the year during the "lame duck" period to pass legislation while Democrats still control Congress. Biden White House cheers 'red ripple' as Republicans underperform midterm forecasts 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z With the Senate majority win from Nevada, Democrats will likely focus on other priorities during the lame duck. What to expect as Congress returns for ‘lame duck’ session: Same-sex marriage, Ukraine aid and much more 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z Democrats may use the lame duck session between now and January, when a new Congress is sworn in, to head off some of the fights. Republicans confident of House control, Senate remains close as first polls close 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z "We want to see the debt ceiling get done. If it got done in the lame duck, that would be great, as far as I'm concerned," Yellen said. Yellen says U.S. debt ceiling hike by lame-duck Congress would be 'great' 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z If Trump runs and wins and the media says to him, "But you can only serve one term. Aren't you going to be a lame duck president as soon as you get in there?" Former GOP chair Michael Steele: Democrats are "inept," media are "hypocrites and liars" 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z “This is going to be a lame duck that’s not going to be for the fainthearted,” Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon, the chairman of the Finance Committee, said in an interview. Debt Limit Showdown Looms as White House Braces for a Divided Washington 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z An aide to the senator said she is “focused on her reelection” and legislative work during the lame duck. Rand Paul says U.S. botched covid. He could soon lead probes of it. 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z “Ultimately, we don’t have a scenario where the government will be a lame duck from the start,” said Mario Braga, senior Brazil analyst for Control Risks. Bolsonaro hasn’t conceded to Lula. Is he following the Trump playbook? 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z Not budging so far are Cedillo, who was upset by a progressive challenger in June and is a lame duck until December, and de León, who is not up for re-election for another two years. What to Know About the Los Angeles City Council Fallout 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z He has routinely labeled her a “lame duck speaker.” For Pelosi and McCarthy, a Toxic Relationship Worsens as Elections Approach 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z The letter continued, “Any legislation that sets the stage for a ‘lame duck’ fight on government funding gives Democrats one final opportunity to pass that agenda.” Column: How the GOP counts on Democrats' goodwill to conceal its own cruelty 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z Congress will have to pass a full budget or another continuing resolution in the “lame duck” session after the Nov. 8 elections to avert a shutdown again. Biden signs bill to fund government, hours before deadline 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z Congress will have to pass a full budget or another continuing resolution in the “lame duck” session after the Nov. 8 elections to avoid another shutdown. Senate passes bill to avert shutdown, fund government until Dec. 16 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z But Portman, who is retiring at the end of his term this year, acknowledged that the bill would probably get more Republican support in the lame duck session when Republicans wouldn’t have to face voters. Senate punts on same-sex marriage vote until after midterms 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z The political pundits would say, "You're not supposed to run against the lame duck. You're supposed to run against your actual opponent." How deranged anti-Obama conspiracy theories led America to Donald Trump 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z But next year, assuming reelection in November, he’ll start being a lame duck with diminishing clout. Newsom enjoys his most successful legislative session yet with wins on climate, Diablo Canyon 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z He suggested that White House advisers who worry about making Biden a lame duck are engaging in a “significant degree of whistling past the political graveyard.” Breathing room for Biden: Big summer wins ease 2024 doubts 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z After losing the 2018 election, lame duck Scott Walker signed bills to curtail his successor’s administrative powers. Opinion | In Wisconsin, democracy itself is on the ballot 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z Speaking as Ms. Pelosi’s plane approached Taiwan, Ms. Glaser said that in general, China was likely to see Mr. Biden, whose party faces midterm elections in November, “increasingly as a lame duck.” Pelosi trip could take U.S.-China acrimony to new heights, analysts say. 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z Biden might be playing for time to avoid the consequences of being a lame duck, but that is a canard. Opinion | Quit, Joe, Quit! Biden could save the midterms with a one-term pledge. 2022-07-24T04:00:00Z Their bill not only guards against the gambits the lame duck White House attempted in 2020, but it also limits the potential for other nefariousness by a future candidate. Opinion | A bill to prevent Trump’s attempted coup is finally ready — and must pass 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z The assumption is that the Democratic congressional majority isn't just a lame duck, it's a dead duck. He's running: The specter of Donald Trump looms over the GOP's midterm prospects 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z Johnson has promised to be a lame duck. Boris Johnson leaves complicated legacy after resigning — but he's not done yet 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z But if Trump were to win back the White House, he would be limited to four years — making him a lame duck from his first day in office. Opinion | A credible argument for Trump supporters to back someone else in 2024 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z Although Macron is increasingly being compared to a lame duck president back home, he did not appear humbled at the G-7 summit. Biden, Macron, Scholz, Johnson: Allies abroad, struggling at home 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z Scottish National Party leader Ian Blackford called Johnson “a lame duck prime minister presiding over a divided party in a disunited kingdom.” Political foes revel in Boris Johnson’s woes in Parliament 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z That essentially made Allmendinger, the only one at the front of the pack on worn tires, a lame duck for the final restart. Allgaier ends skid, gives JRM its 3rd straight in Xfinity 2022-05-07T04:00:00Z Thompson said he believed Trump’s false claim that the election was stolen and was trying to stand up for the lame duck president. Man blaming Trump’s ‘orders’ for riot actions awaits verdict 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z The House passed an earlier version of the bill in a lame duck session in December 2020, only to see it stall in the Senate. The US House of Representatives has voted to decriminalize marijuana 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z Lawmakers view Ms. Pelosi as a political force but a de facto lame duck who is all but certain to join the exodus if Republicans reclaim the majority. House Democrats Push Biden to Build a Better Midterm Message 2022-03-12T05:00:00Z Everyone involved says this is a foregone conclusion, but the moment spring training camps open, the Dodgers manager is officially a lame duck. Plaschke: With MLB lockout over, Dodgers need to add Freddie Freeman 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z Facing the prospect of a midterm blowout, Biden risks becoming a premature lame duck if he’s unable to accomplish his major political objectives before November. Perspective | Biden waited too long to engage on voting rights. It’ll cost him — and voters. 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z “For the foregoing reasons, it is my opinion that Virginia cannot rescind its ratification of the ERA,” wrote Mr. Herring, a lame duck who in November lost his bid for reelection to a third term. Outgoing Virginia AG rules state can’t revoke Equal Rights Amendment ratification 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z Last year at this time we were all counting down the days until the delusional lame duck president would finally be out of office and the world would tilt back on its axis. Trump's MAGA movement suffered in 2021 — but has big comeback plans for 2022 2021-12-29T05:00:00Z She remained head of the Christian Democratic Union until 2018, when she decided to step down, a move that rendered her a lame duck for the final, challenging years of her chancellorship. Angela Merkel’s Political Life in Pictures: The End of an Era 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z President Biden is destined to be a lame duck president, writes Saul Anuzis, former chairman of the Minnesota Republican Party and current president of the 60 Plus Association. Kitchen table issues still rule politics, survey finds 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z Then, when they needed to extend Vogel’s contract last summer or he would become a lame duck this season, they gave him only one extra year, not exactly a massive vote of confidence. Column: If Lakers continue to stagger, Frank Vogel unfairly will be the first casualty 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z The display unfolded during the first voting session of the lame duck period, the timeframe between November’s election and the start of the new Legislature in January. New Jersey Republicans defy COVID mandate: ‘You have no right to stop us’ 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z Some analysts have said Putin could have become a "lame duck" president if he had not had the option of running again in 2024. Putin says he hasn't decided whether to run again for president in 2024 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z A heavy defeat could leave him a lame duck and spark a reckoning within the Peronist party, already bruised by a primary election defeat in September. Explainer: Argentina midterm vote is a power struggle for Congress 2021-11-10T05:00:00Z He said the lack of unity among congressional Democrats, and the anticipated anti-Biden backlash in the 2022 midterm elections, has contributed to the opinion overseas that “he’s de facto already a lame duck.” Biden heads off to U.N. summit with climate agenda hanging in balance 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z Managers usually want to avoid becoming lame ducks. Dave Roberts 'expecting, hoping' he can work out contract extension with Dodgers 2021-10-24T04:00:00Z She has made clear she will not announce her retirement months before her departure, becoming a lame duck. Analysis | Pelosi on verge of cementing legacy as one of the most powerful members of Congress ever — or ending her career on a sour note 2021-10-02T04:00:00Z He also said he sought reassurance that he was not a “lame duck” quarterback. With Little Leverage but a Lot to Say, Aaron Rodgers Returns 2021-07-29T04:00:00Z "Obviously, at the moment, he’s got three years left on his contract, so we certainly don’t look at it as a lame duck," Gutekunst told reporters. Packers GM says they added Cobb because Rodgers wanted him 2021-07-29T04:00:00Z “Obviously, at the moment, he’s got three years left on his contract, so we certainly don’t look at it as a lame duck,” Gutekunst told reporters. Packers GM says they added Cobb because Rodgers wanted him 2021-07-29T04:00:00Z And the people responsible should not be lame ducks any longer. Here’s why the Mariners should extend the contracts of GM Jerry Dipoto and manager Scott Servais 2021-07-27T04:00:00Z "We will run our own investigation," McCarthy said at a news conference, calling Pelosi a "lame duck speaker" and accusing her of an "egregious abuse of power" and of "destroying the institution." “Unprecedented”: McCarthy says GOP will do its own Jan. 6 probe after Pelosi rejects 2 of his picks 2021-07-21T04:00:00Z Merkel, chancellor since 2005, plans to exit Germany’s government after national elections in September, meaning she is likely to be seen as a “lame duck” in her final months in power. Biden, Merkel may have little time to rebuild 'indispensable' relationship 2021-07-15T04:00:00Z "If he is a lame duck you are kind of in no man's land for quite a while," said George Washington University political scientist and Fed historian Sarah Binder. Seven months and ticking, the case for keeping Powell as Fed chair builds 2021-07-14T04:00:00Z Republicans fought with Evers before he even took office, calling a lame duck session three weeks before his term began to weaken his power. Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Evers launches bid for second term 2021-06-05T04:00:00Z "As a lame duck, he's done certain things, including hiring an outside forensic accounting firm, which is not super unusual but it's not that common," former U.S. Palm Beach officials prepare extradition plans ahead of possible Trump indictment: report 2021-05-13T04:00:00Z “I don’t have any intention of declaring myself a lame duck,” Pelosi said during a “PBS NewsHour” interview, when she was reminded that she originally said she would serve as speaker through next year. Analysis | Like the drummer for Spinal Tap, the No. 3 in GOP leadership does not usually last long 2021-05-07T04:00:00Z Given a high-profile opportunity to declare his intentions Thursday, he sought to create the impression he was not a lame duck, but he avoided making any definite promises. Biden: ‘My plan is to run for reelection’ in 2024 2021-03-25T04:00:00Z He is signed only through 2022-23, meaning the choices are to extend his contract or know that other schools will recruit against him as a lame duck. Perspective | What is Maryland men’s basketball supposed to be? Better than this. 2021-03-23T04:00:00Z With under nine months remaining in her term, the first-term sheriff is a lame duck who will be replaced by an appointed sheriff come January. Relatives of Black males killed by police call for King County sheriff’s resignation, deputy’s firing 2021-03-12T05:00:00Z Constitution, the so-called “lame duck” amendment, was proclaimed in effect by Secretary of State Henry Stimson. Today in History 2021-02-06T05:00:00Z She worried that calling new elections would “paralyze everything” and render the caretaker government a lame duck. After Government Falls, Italy Must Navigate Pandemic on ‘Cruise Control’ 2021-01-26T05:00:00Z Wentworth said he is introducing a resolution that will require a two-thirds vote on bills introduced during the period between Election Day and the end of some lawmakers’ terms, known as lame duck sessions. New Michigan House speaker calls for more accountability 2021-01-13T05:00:00Z “The first thing we do on the floor in California is throw a political punch at a lame duck. I think that’s lame,” he said. California governor, state Assembly support removing Trump 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z He and Bill Barr accelerated the executions of death row prisoners — which itself was unprecedented for a lame duck president. Dr. John Gartner on Trump and terrorism: "If he can't be president, he will make his force felt" 2021-01-08T05:00:00Z The lame duck president has been attempting to stir up hype around the ratification, which should be a rubber-stamp exercise, calling for his supporters to have “wild” street demonstrations. Democrats in touching distance of Senate control | First Thing 2021-01-06T05:00:00Z The fate of the bill at the heart of the bribery scandal, House Bill 6, is being debated at the Ohio Statehouse, where a lame duck session is set to wrap up Tuesday. Ex-PUCO members want FirstEnergy rates, actions revisited 2020-12-21T05:00:00Z The president’s lack of interest in the legislative process isn’t just that of a brooding lame duck struggling to come to terms with defeat. Despite his boasts, Trump again is no deal-maker as Congress seeks pandemic relief bill 2020-12-20T05:00:00Z Democratic lawmakers also said Toomey is using the Fed as a political instrument in the final days of the lame duck session. Debate over Fed’s powers prove stumbling block to stimulus talks 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z The future of the law that federal investigations say is at the center of the largest bribery scheme in Ohio history is still in limbo as the lame duck session is winding down. Lawmakers push abortion restrictions, gun rights expansion 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z If it passes the House in the lame duck session, it will be called Wyatt’s Law. Michigan Legislature looks to create child abusers registry 2020-12-13T05:00:00Z And a trickle of Republicans joined leading Democrats in speaking up about the increasing futility but also the insidiousness of the lame duck president’s aggressive clinging to power. Trump loses another case challenging election results in latest legal rebuke 2020-12-12T05:00:00Z That much is evident by her early announcement that she would not seek a second term next year — instantly rendering her a lame duck, diluting her leverage. An economic emergency awaits Seattle’s next mayor 2020-12-11T05:00:00Z But there is no logic to the lame duck’s assertion that Section 230 is “a serious threat to our National Security & Election Integrity.” Opinion | Trump’s attack on the NDAA is ridiculous — and dangerous 2020-12-07T05:00:00Z “But any package passed in the lame duck session is not enough. It’s just the start.” In face of ‘grim’ jobs report, Biden backs more COVID-19 aid 2020-12-04T05:00:00Z The bill traditionally has bipartisan support, and failure to pass it in the current lame duck session would mean a heavy lift for Mr. Biden and Congress early in 2021. Milley: ‘Modicum of success’ and ‘strategic stalemate’ after 20-year Afghan fight 2020-12-02T05:00:00Z Most forebodingly: In Buchanan's case, his pigheadedness during his lame duck period heralded the outbreak of the Civil War. The last time an outgoing president refused to work with an incoming one, we had a civil war 2020-11-29T05:00:00Z The last time a federal execution was carried out under a "lame duck" president was in 1889, after President Grover Cleveland lost his first bid at reelection, the Death Penalty Information Center reports. Trump is on a death row killing spree: Bill Barr now wants to bring back firing squads 2020-11-27T05:00:00Z Seitz vowed to vote against any repeal bill brought to the House for a floor vote during the next four weeks of the lame duck session. GOP clashes as deadline to repeal tainted bailout law nears 2020-11-26T05:00:00Z The lame duck president played golf on Sunday. Biden prepares key cabinet picks as Trump team cuts ties with attorney – live 2020-11-23T05:00:00Z “He believes that we need to get a relief bill done in the lame duck,” Ms. Bedingfield said on “Fox News Sunday.” Biden’s team warns that Trump will mismanage vaccine distribution 2020-11-22T05:00:00Z While the numbers continued to rise in nearly every corner of the state, Ohio lawmakers convened for a lame duck session Thursday to address a number of outstanding bills. Ohio gov: GOP bill to limit health orders can’t become law 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z “A sale this large and this consequential should not happen in the waning days of a lame duck presidency, and Congress must take steps to stop this dangerous transfer of weapons.” Senators from both parties call for canceling planned $23 billion UAE weapons sale 2020-11-18T05:00:00Z Advocates for abolition have called on lawmakers to go a step further than Wednesday’s vote, enacting a capital punishment ban during the lame duck legislative session. Ohio Senate OKs death penalty ban of severely mentally ill 2020-11-18T05:00:00Z President Trump, even as a lame duck, is moving quickly to increase American sanctions against Iran and sell advanced weapons to its regional enemies, policies that would be difficult for a new president to reverse. Biden Wants to Rejoin Iran Nuclear Deal, but It Won’t Be Easy 2020-11-17T05:00:00Z But, in defiance of the traditional norms associated with "lame duck" administrations, he is still bearing down on Iran, introducing new sanctions since his election defeat and threatening to impose even more. After Trump, what will Biden do about Iran? 2020-11-17T05:00:00Z Taking military action as a lame duck president, however, is likely to be harder than taking such administrative measures, as the armed services would resist taking steps they saw as reckless. Fears that lame duck Trump could bomb Iran are fuelled by report 2020-11-17T05:00:00Z “I don’t see any incentive in the lame duck for them to do what they were unwilling to do before,” he said. Metro considers buyouts to stave off 1,400 layoffs due to pandemic-created financial crisis 2020-11-15T05:00:00Z The one that makes headlines will be Trump’s use of the pardon power as a lame duck. Opinion | Trump abused the clemency power. Will Biden reform it? 2020-11-16T05:00:00Z The so-called lame duck session typically is crowded with last-gasp attempts to get bills passed, including those that for one reason or another got little attention over the previous two years. Editorial Roundup: Ohio 2020-11-16T05:00:00Z He said no one should underestimate what’s possible in a lame duck session, referring to the work lawmakers do between an election and the beginning of a new General Assembly. Opponents of death penalty call for ban in lame duck session 2020-11-13T05:00:00Z So Hoover was a lame duck for four months. The most contentious transition before Trump and Biden: Herbert Hoover and FDR 2020-11-09T05:00:00Z Even as a lame duck, Trump could hit back. E.U. imposes $4 billion in tariffs on U.S. products, prolonging Trump trade war despite Biden victory 2020-11-09T05:00:00Z This shift in tone increases the chances for a lame duck package and could hint at the potential for a somewhat larger stimulus deal than they originally thought without a “Blue Wave”. Global stocks hit record high as markets welcome Biden victory – business live 2020-11-09T05:00:00Z Perhaps the most overdue item on the lame duck agenda is criminal sentencing reform, in the form of Senate Bill 3. Editorial Roundup: Ohio 2020-11-16T05:00:00Z Heading into the lame duck, there is little sign that the Pelosi-Mnuchin talks will resume. Stimulus talks set to resume in Washington, but Pelosi and McConnell are at odds again 2020-11-06T05:00:00Z Constitution — it was known as the “lame duck amendment” — changing Inauguration Day to Jan. 20. The most contentious transition before Trump and Biden: Herbert Hoover and FDR 2020-11-09T05:00:00Z It’s also because Senate Majority Leader Republican Mitch McConnell signaled Wednesday he was open to a new coronavirus aid bill in the “lame duck” session before the elected members of Senate and U.S. Analysis: Trump or Biden, new U.S. president faces troubled economy 2020-11-04T05:00:00Z “If he becomes a lame duck or if he is reelected, he faces a future no longer concerned with reelection.” Dow caps volatile October with worst weekly finish since March 2020-10-30T04:00:00Z Not acting to curb gun violence in this legislative session gives new meaning to “lame duck.” Editorial Roundup: Ohio 2020-11-16T05:00:00Z The next chance for action on virus relief will come when Congress returns to Washington for a “lame duck” session following the election, though each side’s negotiating position could change depending on the electoral results. Trump predicts massive stimulus deal after election, but negotiations have mostly ended 2020-10-27T04:00:00Z Chances for action in the lame duck are uncertain. Push for pre-election stimulus checks fails as lawmakers head for the exits 2020-10-27T04:00:00Z All these factors suggest that the soonest Congress is likely to act would be in the “lame duck” session following the election. Mnuchin downbeat on economic relief talks with Pelosi as clock runs out ahead of election 2020-10-23T04:00:00Z He said getting anything done during a lame duck is always difficult. Trump slams Democratic leaders as hopes for pre-election stimulus deal fizzle 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z The GOP will continue to control the Senate in the lame duck period between the election and inauguration. Trump: “Definitely time for a woman” on Supreme Court 2020-09-27T04:00:00Z Chances for action in the lame duck session are uncertain. Trump predicts massive stimulus deal after election, but negotiations have mostly ended 2020-10-27T04:00:00Z But it is an altogether different enterprise to do so in a lame duck Congress. Amy Coney Barrett confirmation fight: Senate GOP has math on their side 2020-09-26T04:00:00Z Trump might well be - as he deserves to be - a lame duck himself in barely six weeks. Editorial Roundup: Florida 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z Blunt also voiced pessimism about prospects for advancing significant relief legislation during Congress’s “lame duck” session that will take place after the election. Trump slams Democratic leaders as hopes for pre-election stimulus deal fizzle 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z Under Arizona law, Kelly could be sworn in as soon as Nov. 30 if he defeats McSally Nov. 3, reducing the Republican majority by one in the Senate's lame duck session. McSally lays out Arizona Senate race stakes: 'I’m standing on the wall' to prevent 'radical left' takeover 2020-09-22T04:00:00Z He has also said that "nothing is off the table" for a potential Democratic Senate majority in 2021 if Republicans force through a Trump nominee before the election or while he is a lame duck. Republican senators fall in line to back moving ahead with Trump SCOTUS pick: 'We've got the votes' 2020-09-22T04:00:00Z Hayes was a lame duck at that stage. Amy Coney Barrett confirmation fight: Senate GOP has math on their side 2020-09-26T04:00:00Z He allowed that he would accept a vote in the lame duck period after Election Day but made clear his preference would be that it occur by Nov. 3. Peters: Election should decide Supreme Court vacancy 2020-09-21T04:00:00Z Dr. Thomas Clark performed Ellis’ autopsy on March 4 as a lame duck in exile, just before he stepped down as Pierce County medical examiner. Investigation into Manuel Ellis’ killing by Tacoma police flawed from the start 2020-09-20T04:00:00Z Assuming Democrats are united against Trump's pick, a third defection could sink Trump's nominee in a lame duck vote. Mark Kelly could cast vote for Supreme Court should he win Arizona Senate Nov. 3 2020-09-19T04:00:00Z Her statement seems to leave open the possibility of supporting Trump’s nominee in the “lame duck” session after the election if Trump wins a second term. GOP senators confront past comments on Supreme Court vote 2020-09-19T04:00:00Z The Senate deposited Woods’ nomination on the floor on December 21, 1880, confirming him 39-8, in the final moments of a lame duck Congress. Amy Coney Barrett confirmation fight: Senate GOP has math on their side 2020-09-26T04:00:00Z That could constrain the GOP’s ability to operate in a lame duck session. Trump promises to name Ginsburg replacement ‘without delay’ 2020-09-19T04:00:00Z Given the short time frame, a vote seems most like to occur in the lame duck session in November or December. Senate showdown: Lawmakers in spotlight on SCOTUS nominee after RBG's death 2020-09-19T04:00:00Z But Republicans could press on during the post-election “lame duck” session in November and December before the January inauguration – even if Trump has lost in a landslide. Ruth Bader Ginsburg: death of liberal justice gives Trump chance to reshape the US for generations 2020-09-19T04:00:00Z General manager Billy Eppler entered this season as a lame duck, feeling pressure to field a contender in the last year of his contract. Examining Angels GM Billy Eppler's performance begins with evaluating pitching staff 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z If that’s the case, some of the senators voting may be lame ducks themselves, having lost at the ballot box. Amy Coney Barrett confirmation fight: Senate GOP has math on their side 2020-09-26T04:00:00Z "It's a lame duck government not capable of doing anything, not trusted by the international community, not trusted by the people and not trusted even by the people who brought him to power," Yahya said. Lebanese government in crisis as ministers resign after blast 2020-08-09T04:00:00Z “I was one of the lamest ducks walking around. So it feels pretty good not to be a lame duck, and this is the best that I’ve been treated in quite a while.” LEADING OFF: Yanks-O’s open patchwork series; Marlins off 2020-07-28T04:00:00Z If he does get re-elected, he will be an instant lame duck. Trump backs down on payroll tax cut 2020-07-23T04:00:00Z In that ruling, the court also delivered a partial win for Evers, saying the Legislature overstepped its bounds with one lame duck law. Wisconsin high court gives mixed ruling on partial vetoes 2020-07-10T04:00:00Z And, senators may find themselves considering the nominee of a lame duck President for a lifetime appointment for the High Court. Amy Coney Barrett confirmation fight: Senate GOP has math on their side 2020-09-26T04:00:00Z And the executive who assembled the roster, front office and coaching staff that pulled it off is now a lame duck. Perspective | Even in a pandemic and with a World Series ring, Mike Rizzo gets strung along by the Nats 2020-07-09T04:00:00Z The Supreme Court previously rejected a lawsuit that challenged the legality of the lame duck session itself. Wisconsin Supreme Court OKs GOP-authored lame-duck laws 2020-07-09T04:00:00Z Americans grow weary of every president sooner or later, which is why re-elected ones tend to become lame ducks so quickly. Trump goes back to basics 2020-07-07T04:00:00Z Critics say they are sure he will run again, but some analysts say he may want to keep his options open to avoid becoming a lame duck. Vote that could extend Putin's rule culminates as Russians get cash payments 2020-07-01T04:00:00Z Many saw the resetting of term limits as an attempt by Putin to avoid becoming a lame duck and to quell a power struggle in his inner circle. Putin a step away from goal as constitutional vote nears end 2020-06-30T04:00:00Z There remains debate over whether Putin will actually return for terms five and six or simply wants to avoid becoming a lame duck. ‘It looks like a gameshow’: Russia's pseudo-vote on Putin’s term limits 2020-06-26T04:00:00Z Others believe he is keeping his options open so as no to become a lame duck ahead of 2024 and may yet still hand over the reins to a handpicked but currently unknown successor. Marathon vote on extending Putin's rule begins amid coronavirus epidemic 2020-06-25T04:00:00Z After losing the 1932 election to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, for example, President Hoover, by then a lame duck, called F.D.R.’s plans a “march to Moscow.” Why We Can’t Foresee the Pandemic’s Long-Term Effects 2020-05-29T04:00:00Z If Justice loses, he will be a lame duck for the last six months of his term. Editorial Roundup: West Virginia 2020-05-27T04:00:00Z “If the opposition wins, Moon will likely become a lame duck, and party politics will quickly pivot to preparing for the 2022 presidential elections,” she said. South Koreans vote in national elections amid virus fears 2020-04-14T04:00:00Z Regardless, as the right gears up for either a Trump win or a lame duck presidency amid a hard period of recovery, it’s possible to glean some contours of post-pandemic Republican politics. Column: Coronavirus has turned Republican politics upside down. Will that last? 2020-04-07T04:00:00Z Some lame duck lawmakers, freed of the political grind, turn more independent, more plainspoken, more statesmanlike. Editorial Roundup: North Carolina 2020-03-25T04:00:00Z Analysts say Putin may not be inclined to serve for another 12 years as president, but needs to leave the option open to avoid becoming a lame duck. Russia may delay Putin vote as coronavirus threatens political agenda 2020-03-23T04:00:00Z Two directors will stay on until the 2021 annual meeting and will essentially become “lame duck” directors. Investor group to nominate two directors to GameStop board: sources 2020-03-23T04:00:00Z Mr. de Blasio, who is facing lame duck status with less than two years left in office, had his approval rating fall below 35 percent last year. De Blasio’s New Side Hustle: Trolling Bloomberg 2020-02-27T05:00:00Z But time was running short — this was a lame duck session, scheduled to end the next month. Opinion | The Equality That Wasn’t Enough 2020-02-15T05:00:00Z Others noted that the sequence of moves would keep his opponents off balance and short-circuit any talk of succession, ensuring that the president was not considered a lame duck. Russian Parliament Approves Putin’s Pick for Prime Minister 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z The resulting uncertainty puts the political elite off balance, helping to ensure that Mr. Putin avoids becoming a lame duck and remains the pivot around which the country revolves. Russian Premier Abruptly Quits Amid Swirl of Speculation on Putin 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z Still, a lame duck session to weaken Evers before he took office set the tone for 2019, with little trust between the two parties. Wisconsin Legislature to consider tax cuts, water in 2020 2019-12-24T05:00:00Z “I have no intention of weakening the position I’m in now by making myself a lame duck for what comes next,” she said. Pelosi once resisted impeachment; now it shapes her legacy 2019-12-18T05:00:00Z Too much and they’re the lame duck who stayed too long. The Long Goodbye: Unretiring becomes the norm 2019-12-15T05:00:00Z Clinton was a lame duck but widely popular president who was presiding over a booming economy, and polling showed that impeachment had little support. Trump impeachment vote underscores a harshly partisan era 2019-12-14T05:00:00Z Even if USC decides to stay the course with Helton, he would be a lame duck coach in danger of being fired at any point. Column: USC's disgruntled fans will learn an important lesson from the Clay Helton decision 2019-12-02T05:00:00Z A pardon might impose a political cost on Trump, and he almost certainly won’t be willing to pay it, at least until he’s a lame duck. Roger Stone’s Crimes 2019-11-15T05:00:00Z The Lansing State Journal reports that the Michigan State Capitol Commission agreed Monday to move forward with the underground Heritage Hall project with money appropriated in the lame duck session at the end of 2018. Michigan set to build a $40M visitor center at state Capitol 2019-10-19T04:00:00Z “If Mr. Trump gets into another four years, where he’s a lame duck, it’s going to be like adding gasoline to the fire.” ‘I Gave the Other Guy a Shot’ 2019-10-07T04:00:00Z One wanted to know where the phrase “lame duck session” came from. Cokie Roberts Dies; Veteran Broadcast Journalist Was 75 2019-09-17T04:00:00Z Other council members and Mayor Jenny Durkan should stop this runaway train and prevent the council’s lame ducks from causing further harm. Stop Seattle City Council’s faux environmentalism 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z President Donald Trump is largely uninterested in international agreements, and other G-7 leaders are seriously hobbled at home by political scandal, low poll numbers or lame duck status. Major issues, minimal expectations for G-7 summit in France 2019-08-24T04:00:00Z Technically speaking, that year began with Lyndon Johnson in the White House — as a lame duck tainted by the Vietnam War who hadn't even run for re-election. Barack Obama was an awesome president — and Democrats shouldn't forget that 2019-08-19T04:00:00Z In her last weeks, as a lame duck, May has tried to muscle through legacy legislation. Theresa May packs her bags, her legacy dominated by failure 2019-07-18T04:00:00Z The president via Twitter called the Republican former House Speaker a “lame duck failure.” 10 Things to Know for Today 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z Work began in January, but newly elected Democrat attorney general Dana Nessel in March issued a legal opinion declaring the Republicans’ lame duck law unconstitutional. Critics seek to stop Great Lakes pipeline run by company with poor safety habits 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z Lam “would be a lame duck, as she may not dare to implement controversial policies anymore to avoid provoking the opposition,” said Ivan Choy, a political scientist at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Hong Kong leader offers ‘sincere apology’ after second massive march against bill to allow extradition to China 2019-06-18T04:00:00Z If she stays on, it will only be as a lame duck leader. Hong Kong protests show first dent in armour of Xi Jinping 2019-06-17T04:00:00Z The high court is already considering another lawsuit that challenged the entire lame duck session on procedural grounds. Wisconsin Supreme Court halts lame-duck trial 2019-06-11T04:00:00Z This is too important and controversial an issue to be voted on by a lame duck City Council. Wait for Seattle City Council elections before vote on backyard cottages 2019-06-05T04:00:00Z But Mrs May is such a lame duck that Mr Trump got away with it. What we've learned from Trump's visit 2019-06-05T04:00:00Z For good measure, outgoing governor Scott Walker, who aggressively wooed Foxconn and repeatedly touted the project in his failed reelection bid, signed lame duck legislation limiting his successor’s ability to oversee it. Foxconn’s delays might finally give Wisconsin the upper hand 2019-06-05T04:00:00Z He will be visiting the lamest of lame duck prime ministers in the form of Theresa May who is standing down as Conservative leader at the end of the week. Five potential flashpoints for Trump's visit 2019-06-01T04:00:00Z Evers argued the appointees were invalidated after a lower court ruled that the entire lame duck session, where Republicans took powers away from Evers and the incoming Democratic attorney general, was unconstitutional. Wisconsin Supreme Court restores 82 Walker appointees 2019-04-30T04:00:00Z Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos on Wednesday told The Associated Press that Evers should stop “obsessing” over what happened in the lame duck legislative session and move on to forge a working relationship with Republicans. Evers says he holds no grudges with Republicans 2019-04-24T04:00:00Z This would greatly limit lame duck maneuvers driven by petty partisanship. A roundup of recent Michigan newspaper editorials 2019-04-22T04:00:00Z He even played as a rookie with Pittsburgh in the Oilers’ last game in Memphis as nomadic lame ducks in 1997. Country star, Titans coach talk about NFL draft in Nashville 2019-04-22T04:00:00Z He is no longer a lame duck after signing a four-year contract extension this winter. Dodgers clubhouse exudes a championship vibe 2019-03-22T04:00:00Z It would only hobble the president, making him a lame duck before his time. Opinion | Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are too old to be president 2019-03-18T04:00:00Z As soon as you mention leaving, management will view you as a lame duck and begin pondering your replacement. When should I tell my boss I’m quitting? | Produced by Advertising Publications 2019-03-13T04:00:00Z The mistake illustrates the problem of rushing legislation through a lame duck session, said Sen. Cecil Thomas, a Democrat from Cincinnati. Ohio lawmakers studying error that could ban some guns 2019-02-17T05:00:00Z Some Democrats declared all three officeholders politically doomed but predicted that Northam and Herring, at least, would remain in office as lame ducks until the elections in 2021. Democrats looking for a clear path forward from Va. scandals 2019-02-10T05:00:00Z As he prepares to deliver his second State of the Union address, Trump looks increasingly like a lame duck. The Shrunken State of Donald Trump’s Presidency 2019-02-05T05:00:00Z “I don’t think he’d do that. And he doesn’t want to be lame duck.” Donald Trump says Mike Pompeo, amid Senate talk, isn’t going anywhere 2019-02-03T05:00:00Z "I don't think he'd do that. And he doesn't want to be lame duck. And he's doing a fantastic job as our secretary of state. Great energy and a great, smart gentleman." Trump, in Super Bowl Sunday interview, slams 'very rigid' Pelosi, reveals troops' mission in Iraq 2019-02-03T05:00:00Z “And once he went lame duck, it was just really an exercise in waving to people and the power was gone so I was very disappointed.” Trump accuses 'lame duck' Paul Ryan of breaking promise to fund border wall when GOP held Congress 2019-02-01T05:00:00Z “And then he went lame duck,” Trump said. Analysis | The Daily 202: Sherrod Brown wants to wrest the populist mantle away from Trump as he heads from Ohio to Iowa 2019-01-31T05:00:00Z Remember that Trotz coached his final season in Washington as a lame duck. Perspective | Barry Trotz’s D.C. return is all heart, which sums up his four years as Caps coach 2019-01-18T05:00:00Z Amazingly, legislators in the just-ended lame duck session fixed the state’s fireworks excesses - a little. A roundup of recent Michigan newspaper editorials 2019-01-07T05:00:00Z The bill passed the House earlier this year, and the Senate planned to push it through during the lame duck session. The Verge 2018 tech report card: The US government 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z The GOP made the proposals law in September before gutting them in lame duck. Michigan Republicans’ lame-duck drive to hobble Democrats fails – mostly 2018-12-30T05:00:00Z Airbnb issued a statement saying the company was “deeply disappointed in the flawed bill that emerged from Beacon Hill during the lame duck session.” New Massachusetts law will tax, regulate short-term rentals 2018-12-28T05:00:00Z This would greatly limit any future lame duck sessions. A roundup of recent Michigan newspaper editorials 2018-12-17T05:00:00Z And don’t celebrate the lame duck session’s shift toward reasonable restrictions and local control yet. A roundup of recent Michigan newspaper editorials 2019-01-07T05:00:00Z Scott Walker, Wisconsin’s lame duck Republican governor, signed a series of bills on Friday designed to curb the powers of the state’s incoming Democrat lawmakers – including his own successor, Tony Evers. Monday US briefing: Beto's 2020 prospects pose threat to DC Democrats 2018-12-17T05:00:00Z Call it the revenge of the lame ducks. A Shutdown Looms. Can the G.O.P. Get Lawmakers to Show Up to Vote? 2018-12-16T05:00:00Z But, Pelosi said, she didn’t want to “make myself a lame duck” by stating a specific limit to her tenure. The walls are closing in, but Trump still has formidable defenses 2018-12-14T05:00:00Z "Until Brexit is sorted, her position is strengthened. As soon as it's sorted, she is then the lame duck prime minister." Can PMs with time limits ever survive for long? 2018-12-14T05:00:00Z National newspapers said “lame duck” May had been given a “stay of execution” after she “scraped through”. Bruised UK leader returns to Brussels for Brexit help 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z After weeks of behind-the-scenes negotiating, Pelosi backed off her resistance to setting a date for her departure but avoided becoming an immediate lame duck. Pelosi strikes deal with rebels, will step aside by 2022 to win speaker votes 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z But she’d resisted defining how long she would serve as speaker, saying it would lessen her negotiating leverage to declare herself a lame duck. Pledge to limit tenure as speaker wins over Pelosi critics 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z Ms. Merkel played that role but is now a lame duck, her voice quieter on European affairs. E.U. Hoped to Put Its House in Order This Year. Not Even Close. 2018-12-11T05:00:00Z In Michigan, voters this year approved an independent redistricting commission, but Republican lawmakers are using the current lame duck session to try to curb the new Democratic secretary of state’s implementation of it. With Power Grabs in the Midwest, G.O.P. Risks a 2020 Backlash 2018-12-10T05:00:00Z He needs to remain tough against this onslaught of tawdry self-interest from the lame ducks. A roundup of recent Michigan newspaper editorials 2018-12-10T05:00:00Z Although “It was a more brutal lame duck session in '12” in some ways, she says, this time it cuts even deeper. GOP’s anti-democratic “red tide”: It’s ugly, but it’s nothing new 2018-12-09T05:00:00Z But, given the willful misunderstanding of the word wall and so many lame ducks in the coop, you never know. Lame duck, indeed 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z It would be a noble act of statesmanship if the lame duck governor, Scott Walker, simply did not sign the legislation. Wisconsin Republicans Defiantly Move to Limit the Power of Incoming Democrats 2018-12-05T05:00:00Z And Mr. Evers, in an interview Saturday, echoed his fellow governor-elect in Michigan, suggesting Republicans would pay a price for their lame duck tactics. With Power Grabs in the Midwest, G.O.P. Risks a 2020 Backlash 2018-12-10T05:00:00Z In the longer term, we must eliminate the lame duck session of the Legislature. A roundup of recent Michigan newspaper editorials 2018-12-10T05:00:00Z “There is no real justification for lame duck sessions,” he said. GOP’s anti-democratic “red tide”: It’s ugly, but it’s nothing new 2018-12-09T05:00:00Z Washington, man… But the other complication is the unpredictability of a lame duck House with a lame duck speaker. Lame duck, indeed 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z Congress and President Trump must right this wrong, and they should do so before the lame duck session adjourns for Christmas. Montana Editorial Roundup 2018-12-05T05:00:00Z Perhaps one solution to lame duck sessions is to adapt the Canadian model: short campaign season of only 11 weeks, followed by assuming office shortly after the elections. With Power Grabs in the Midwest, G.O.P. Risks a 2020 Backlash 2018-12-10T05:00:00Z We must amend the state constitution to eliminate the lame duck session by eliminating lame ducks. A roundup of recent Michigan newspaper editorials 2018-12-10T05:00:00Z With Trevor on vocal rest, @roywoodjr steps in to report that lame duck Republicans are still on their voter suppression game… a month after the midterm elections. Stephen Colbert on Trump's 'great' America: 'Might be short for Great Depression' 2018-12-05T05:00:00Z Part of Wisconsin’s proposed new legislation in the lame duck session is a reduction in early voting days that has the potential to bring Republican lawmakers into direct confrontation with federal courts. 'This is not democracy': Republicans try to shrink power of incoming Democrats 2018-12-04T05:00:00Z “I don’t think anybody will think I’m a real lame duck,” he said. Despite plans to step down as House speaker, Rep. Frank Chopp says he’ll run again in 2020 2018-11-28T05:00:00Z There was no prolonged period of waiting, no elaborate inauguration celebrations, no time for lame duck shenanigans. With Power Grabs in the Midwest, G.O.P. Risks a 2020 Backlash 2018-12-10T05:00:00Z Nonetheless, both expressed optimism the legislation could pass prior to conclusion of Congress’ lame duck session next week. Lawmakers reach tentative farm bill deal after months-long impasse 2018-11-28T05:00:00Z In the interim, Congress is holding a “lame duck” session in which Republicans such as Brady will still be in charge of the House agenda. Top U.S. House tax writer floats tax bill on retirement plans, IRS 2018-11-26T05:00:00Z State Assembly and Senate Republicans were scheduled to meet privately Tuesday to discuss ideas for the lame duck session. GOP Senate leader: Nothing ruled out for lame duck session 2018-11-26T05:00:00Z It’s on the docket for lame duck, and the Legislature should get it done this time. A roundup of recent Michigan newspaper editorials 2018-11-26T05:00:00Z And by doing so, Swann might also become a lame duck, both men’s fate tied together forever, or at least until USC appoints a permanent president. Lynn Swann shows how far out of touch he is with the reality at USC by keeping Clay Helton 2018-11-25T05:00:00Z She wasn’t specific, expressing reluctance to “make myself a lame duck right here over this double-espresso.” Opinion | Nancy Pelosi is the best person to lead the House Democrats. That’s why she should retire. 2018-11-20T05:00:00Z Pelosi is understandably reluctant to become an instant lame duck by promising to leave by the end of this term. Opinion | The supreme test of Nancy Pelosi’s wizardry 2018-11-18T05:00:00Z “I am a little hesitant to say we’re going to get it done in a lame duck because nothing happens quickly around here.” GOP wants to deliver border funding for Trump, but will it trigger a government shutdown? 2018-11-16T05:00:00Z Schumer suggested Democrats would use the lame duck session to fight to protect special counsel. Congress returns to new dynamic, GOP shutdown threat 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z As we wait through this political twilight period after the vote and before the lame duck Congress, maybe you’d like to snack on some nuggets. ‘As an American, you are in it with them’ 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z The lame duck session, which legislative leaders called at Walker’s request during the campaign, was supposed to be exclusively about approving a $100 million tax break bill for paper products giant Kimberly-Clark Corp. Wisconsin Republicans mull limiting governor-elect’s power 2018-11-08T05:00:00Z “We need the money to build the wall, the whole wall, not pieces of it,” Trump told reporters, days before Congress reconvenes for its mid-November to mid-December “lame duck” session. Battle looms in Congress over money for Trump's border wall 2018-11-08T05:00:00Z The alternative – trying to stonewall through two years of a Democratic Congress and during a presidential campaign – suggest that Trump had better get this lame duck to fly. Can Trump and Mueller make a deal in time? 2018-11-07T05:00:00Z He is a lame duck, however, since the Islamic Republic limits its Presidents to serving two terms. Trump Launches “Game of Thrones” Showdown with Iran 2018-11-05T05:00:00Z But on Wednesday, the two leaders signaled the additional 10 percent cut won’t be in the cards for the post-election “lame duck” session of Congress. Congress to take up 10 percent tax cut for the middle class next year: Trump, Brady 2018-10-31T04:00:00Z But it’s hard to see how that could happen with lawmakers entering a lame duck session after the midterm elections. Congress faces tough choices on Saudi Arabia in wake of Khashoggi killing 2018-10-20T04:00:00Z That means there are 34 judicial nominees waiting for votes when the Senate returns in November for a lame duck session. Senate confirms 15 Trump judicial nominees 2018-10-11T04:00:00Z During the coming lame duck period there will be much for Republicans to consider as they decide what to do with the remaining weeks of one-party power in Washington. Can Trump and Mueller make a deal in time? 2018-11-07T05:00:00Z I think we have too much work left to do for it to be a kind of quiet lame duck. Transcript of The AP’s interview with Mitch McConnell 2018-10-10T04:00:00Z After the verdict, an adviser to Rev. Jesse Jackson urged Emanuel, now a lame duck, not to take up renegotiating the police union contracts or the provisions of the city’s consent decree for policing reform. Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in Illinois 2018-10-09T04:00:00Z Roberts managed as a lame duck, while Hinch received an extension from Houston. World Series Game 5: An inside look at how a championship slipped away from the Dodgers - Los Angeles Times 2018-10-03T04:00:00Z Whatever the outcome, even administration officials say it will be difficult to force Congress' hand on the issue in December during a so-called lame duck session, a post-election period usually reserved only for essential law-making. A promise Trump can't keep? His window to 'build the wall' is closing - Los Angeles Times 2018-09-28T04:00:00Z Ms. Merkel, now in her 13th year as chancellor and increasingly weakened at home and abroad, is considered a lame duck. Turkey’s Erdogan Changes His Tune, Seeking Support and Cooperation in Germany 2018-09-26T04:00:00Z I think it will be a relatively lively lame duck. Transcript of The AP’s interview with Mitch McConnell 2018-10-10T04:00:00Z “History will recognize the achievements,” said Temer, who earlier in the day said he would try to get Congress to vote on pension reform in the lame duck session. AP Interview: Brazil’s Temer denies graft, defends legacy 2018-09-24T04:00:00Z Six months into her fourth term, “she has become a lame duck.” Merkel Wins a Round but Emerges Weaker in Bout Over Spy Chief 2018-09-19T04:00:00Z “It smacks of a lame duck walking through the finish line. He really has the obligation here.” A Scourge for California Drivers: Hours on a Sidewalk to Renew a License 2018-09-09T04:00:00Z With Gov. Mary Fallin, the Republican lame duck, leaving office with dismal approval ratings, Democrats believe they could be competitive in what is generally a deeply conservative state. A Black Progressive and a Trump Acolyte Win Florida Governor Primaries 2018-08-29T04:00:00Z Perhaps Robson was a lame duck, or perhaps he merely encouraged players to think for themselves and managed by consensus: either way the tweak worked and Barça won 3-2 after extra time. How Bobby Robson fought and failed to earn respect at Barcelona 2018-08-23T04:00:00Z "This is a basket-case government and a lame duck transport secretary continuing its all-out war on staff and passengers alike," he added. Government tries to slow rail fare rises 2018-08-14T04:00:00Z This year’s lame duck, or postelection session, likely will be important. Michigan US House seat deals with quirky double election 2018-08-09T04:00:00Z That would set up another fiscal showdown during a lame duck session. Trump indicates pre-election shutdown unlikely 2018-07-31T04:00:00Z “Increasingly most people agree that Rouhani has very little power and he is a lame duck.” Trump says he’s willing to meet Iranian President Rouhani ‘anytime’ and without preconditions 2018-07-30T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, concerns that Republican fundraising would be hindered by having a lame duck shaking the money tree have dissipated. Paul Ryan’s sprint to retirement turns into a long slog with plenty of pitfalls 2018-07-19T04:00:00Z The two talked for years about the path to their dream jobs, and now he said they are in them, exactly as envisioned, lame ducks no longer. By extending Scott Servais’ contract, Mariners finally have stability at manager 2018-07-20T04:00:00Z He is increasingly being seen as a lame duck as he proves unable to fight off hardliners and pursue his agenda. 'Desperate to find a way out': Iran edges towards precipice 2018-07-20T04:00:00Z In any other administration, he might already be a lame duck, on his way out. Why an Antitrust Farce Must Continue 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z That means joining a lame duck Congress for about six months — but only if one of the race’s candidates wins more than 50 percent of the votes cast. News Guide: Texas special election remains low profile 2018-06-30T04:00:00Z “Yesterday’s strongman is today’s lame duck,” Kemal Kilicdaroglu said on Tuesday, even as he refused to reflect on his own party’s shortcomings. Can one man do it all? Turkey is about to find out 2018-06-27T04:00:00Z Immediately after the win, Trotz said he “absolutely” sees a future for himself in Washington after spending the season as a lame duck. Can the Capitals repeat? First they have to get through a critical offseason. 2018-06-12T04:00:00Z Now the question isn’t whether the Capitals want to strike a deal with Trotz – they clearly do – but whether he wants to return after spending the season as a lame duck. Does Coach Barry Trotz see a future in Washington? ‘Absolutely’ 2018-06-08T04:00:00Z This year he’s a lame duck with a potentially expiring contract whose only future guarantee is that, if he sticks around, many Dodgers fans will wish he did not. Dave Roberts stays optimistic but it’s quite a tough chore these days 2018-05-22T04:00:00Z And it was a humbling setback for Mr. Ryan, raising questions about his ability to run an already fractious Republican conference as a lame duck. House Farm Bill Collapses Amid Republican Disarray 2018-05-18T04:00:00Z A successful discharge petition — a rare act of internal defiance — would raise questions about Ryan’s effectiveness as a lame duck. White House, House GOP leaders reopen talks on immigration 2018-05-17T04:00:00Z On one end, coach Doc Rivers was not thrilled about entering the final year of his contract as a lame duck with no extension. Clippers poised to extend contract of coach Doc Rivers, and that's a smart move 2018-05-05T04:00:00Z That would mean joining a lame duck Congress for about six months — but only if one of the race’s candidates wins more than 50 percent of the votes cast. News Guide: Why Texas special election remains low profile 2018-05-02T04:00:00Z He said Mr Jones had been a "lame duck FM for a long time". Drakeford in Welsh Labour leadership bid 2018-04-24T04:00:00Z The response was muted in part because some of the leaders in Lima are lame ducks, due to be replaced this year. How long will Latin America support “American values”? 2018-04-19T04:00:00Z He is not yet the nation’s chief diplomat but a lame duck as the nation’s spymaster. If North Korea Talks Are Not Fruitful, ‘I Will Respectfully Leave,’ Trump Says 2018-04-18T04:00:00Z In a 1922 article, the New York Times reported “The Ku Klux Klan in the South and West is largely dominated by ‘lame duck’ preachers who could not make it good in the ministry.” The preacher who used Christianity to revive the Ku Klux Klan 2018-04-08T04:00:00Z “There are other people saying, ‘How is this going to impact me when I have a speaker, well-known, well respected, but is a lame duck? Speaker Ryan resists calls to step aside for quicker transition to new GOP House leader 2018-04-12T04:00:00Z Ryan was the party’s most prodigious fundraiser; as a lame duck, his ability to attract donations will be significantly diminished. Why Paul Ryan stepped aside ahead of schedule 2018-04-12T04:00:00Z Even though he vowed to colleagues that he would keep fulfilling those political responsibilities, he will not be nearly as big a draw at fund-raisers now that he is a lame duck. Paul Ryan Upends Republican Hopes and Plans for Midterm Elections 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z The moment word leaks that a speaker is retiring, he becomes a lame duck with little clout to keep the caucus unified. Analysis | Speaker Ryan exiting soon? ‘Ludicrous,’ says predecessor Boehner 2018-03-28T04:00:00Z Russia’s Constitution limits him to one more consecutive term, and far from entering it as a lame duck, Mr. Putin does so with his stature seemingly ascendant. Opinion | The Poison Putin Spreads 2018-03-17T04:00:00Z One reason: Brown is a lame duck headed for the door with waning Capitol influence. Essential California: Gunfire at an L.A. school shakes a community 2018-02-02T05:00:00Z It does not help that Mr Sirisena pledged to serve only a single term—another reason he may soon be viewed as a lame duck. Sri Lanka’s president is struggling to keep his promises of reform 2018-01-17T05:00:00Z That means if Carroll is to not go into the 2019 season in something of a lame duck season then 2018 has to be better than 2017 — or at least, not a step back. Analysis: Five thoughts on the Seahawks’ hirings of Brian Schottenheimer, Ken Norton Jr., and Mike Solari 2018-01-15T05:00:00Z It hurts recruiting free agents and it takes away some of their authority if the players believe the coach is a lame duck. Amid Patriots drama, could Bill Belichick leave for the Giants? ‘Bill sees an opening,’ source says 2018-01-05T05:00:00Z Swearinger said the team’s preparation wasn’t good enough, and when Trent Williams’s season ended, and when I started Googling recipes featuring lame duck. Perspective | Of course it matters that the Redskins are winning these garbage games 2017-12-25T05:00:00Z Like so much else about ASU football, the bowl situation is bizarre: Todd Graham is coaching as a lame duck, and Herm Edwards is the new boss but not involved in the game. Pac-12 bowl picks: UW and WSU await stiff Big Ten tests in Fiesta and Holiday Bowls 2017-12-16T05:00:00Z The more Mr. Putin becomes a lame duck, analysts said, the less influence he may have in choosing a successor and the more Kremlin insiders will assert themselves. Putin’s Re-election Is Assured. Let the Succession Fight Begin. 2017-12-11T05:00:00Z The more Putin becomes a lame duck, analysts said, the less influence he may have in choosing a successor and the more Kremlin insiders will assert themselves. With Putin’s re-election assured, Russia’s succession battle begins 2017-12-11T05:00:00Z Mr. Ma himself is something of a lame duck, being past the age when Chinese officials typically retire. China’s New Effort to Tame Its Financial System May Disappoint 2017-11-08T05:00:00Z Virginia is unique among states in that it bars governors from serving consecutive terms, meaning whoever wins Tuesday is a lame duck as soon as he gives his victory speech. Ready (or not) to choose Virginia’s next governor? A guide to the race and issues 2017-11-05T04:00:00Z House rules require members to step down as chairman after 6 years, so Smith was already a lame duck. House science chair to retire from Congress 2017-11-02T04:00:00Z We are going to be stuck with a lame duck president for one more year. Michel Temer, Brazil's unpopular president, avoids corruption trial 2017-10-26T04:00:00Z How do you view the “lame duck” status for a GM or manager? Mariners CEO John Stanton discusses the ‘roller coaster’ that was 2017 season and more 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z Significantly, Corker, who is a lame duck, said that every Republican in the Senate realizes this, though they won’t say it openly. GOP’s Trump attacks too little too late 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z “It’s probably more inexperience than anything else,” Tigers lame duck manager Brad Ausmus said. Royals win 7-4, extend Tigers’ skid to 9 games 2017-09-28T04:00:00Z But Leeds University politics lecturer Victoria Honeyman said Wednesday that Johnson is trying to show that May is a “lame duck” who lacks the authority to fire him. Boris Johnson muscles his way to center of UK Brexit debate 2017-09-20T04:00:00Z “We are going to be stuck with a lame duck president for one more year,” Molon said. Michel Temer, Brazil's unpopular president, avoids corruption trial 2017-10-26T04:00:00Z When he won, they said he would never secure a parliamentary majority so he would be a lame duck. France’s Macron Set to Defy Doubters Again 2017-09-10T04:00:00Z The team plans to play at least two and possibly three seasons as a lame duck in Oakland, leading to a potentially awkward existence. Raiders seek title for Oakland before move to Las Vegas 2017-09-04T04:00:00Z For one thing, it would project weakness and instability for May to admit she is a lame duck. Theresa May Is Going Nowhere. Here's Why 2017-08-31T04:00:00Z His three immediate predecessors were reduced to the status of lame ducks in their second terms after clashing with the conservative establishment, led by Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Rouhani faces growing threats as he begins a second term as Iran's president 2017-08-05T04:00:00Z It’s like we’re watching a president become a lame duck just six months after his inauguration. Officials start to ignore the Incredible Shrinking President 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z The result means May must rely on deal-making and compromises to pass legislation, and is struggling to persuade her party that she is not a lame duck. UK’s struggling May urges opponents to support government 2017-07-10T04:00:00Z The famously combative Republican governor is a lame duck whose second term ends in January. Gov. Chris Christie sunbathes while New Jersey steams 2017-07-03T04:00:00Z It could quite easily go Jimmy Carter and he could be a lame duck.” 'Your worst nightmare: a successful Donald Trump presidency' 2017-07-03T04:00:00Z In new Tory use, synonym for mayhem, walking dead, lame duck and weak ’n’ wobbly. Andrew Rawnsley’s A to Z of Brexit 2017-06-24T04:00:00Z The opposition Conservative Party saw a lame duck and took aim. Here’s the deal with that giant rubber ducky in Tacoma 2017-06-16T04:00:00Z Baker is a lame duck manager, with no guarantee to return after this season. Dusty Baker learns manager not a priority for Lerners 2017-06-15T04:00:00Z Trump has the waddle of a prematurely lame duck. Opinion | Rod Rosenstein saves the Republican Party from itself 2017-05-17T04:00:00Z Looking further back, seven nominations in the 19th century were made by a “lame duck” president between the election and inauguration of his successor. In Gorsuch Confirmation Battle, Both Sides Spin and Mislead 2017-04-03T04:00:00Z Many pundits have observed that this makes the Raiders “lame ducks.” Las Vegas and the Raiders are a match made in ... America 2017-04-02T04:00:00Z When a manager costs the same as utility man Stephen Drew, why leave him as a lame duck? The Nationals aim to win the World Series that Dusty Baker ‘deserves’ 2017-04-02T04:00:00Z He joked earlier in the spring that he’s too old to be a lame duck. Stephen Strasburg, Bryce Harper and the Nationals’ window 2017-03-30T04:00:00Z “He will become a lame duck from the very start.” For the Kremlin, boosting turnout is key task for 2018 vote 2017-03-17T04:00:00Z Chairman Balazs Furjes says Budapest’s bid, competing with Los Angeles and Paris, would be a “lame duck” in the current political climate. Officials see Budapest’s 2024 bid chances slipping away 2017-02-22T05:00:00Z He knows that anyone in charge operating with one year remaining on their deal to be is referred to as a “lame duck.” Dusty Baker feels anything but ‘lame’ 2017-02-15T05:00:00Z “I don’t even look at it as a lame duck,” Baker said. At refreshing new spring training site, Dusty Baker hopes this won’t be his last 2017-02-14T05:00:00Z I don’t even look at it as a ‘lame duck.’ Dusty Baker is back in West Palm Beach with his Nationals 2017-02-14T05:00:00Z Hollande, a lame duck who will leave office later this year, may feel that he has little to lose by speaking his mind. Trump holds calls with slate of world leaders including Putin and Merkel 2017-01-28T05:00:00Z To any strong job candidate, that’s an easily understood situation: a possible lame duck. Redskins hung ‘Help Wanted’ sign, and the results were unsettling 2017-01-23T05:00:00Z The governor will also keep pushing public pension reform legislation, which failed in the lame duck session last year. A roundup of recent Michigan newspaper editorials 2017-01-23T05:00:00Z As the president urged supporters in the Chicago arena to take their seats, he deadpanned, “You can tell that I’m a lame duck because nobody’s following instructions.” President Obama plans to stay in political foray, stay in D.C. 2017-01-19T05:00:00Z He “defied those who, in the immediate aftermath of the 2010 and 2014 elections, were quick to write him off as a lame duck,” said Smith, the presidential scholar. Obama delivers on change, but hope is fading 2017-01-14T05:00:00Z While Haley appeared in line to become chairman of the Republican Governors Association her final year in office, the agenda of an increasingly lame duck governor was likely to be ignored in the state Legislature. Haley on UN job: South Carolina crises, lessons in diplomacy 2017-01-11T05:00:00Z With that uncertainty, the Chargers would be a lame duck for two more seasons. Big questions remain for the future of the Chargers and Raiders as NFL meetings take place in New York 2017-01-10T05:00:00Z In December, after the US expelled 35 Russian diplomats in response to allegations of election interference, it mocked President Obama with a picture of a "lame duck": Russia taunts British PM with cartoon frog tweet - BBC News 2017-01-09T05:00:00Z At the end of their terms presidents typically grant pardons or clemency to a host of federal inmates whose cases are too politically controversial for all but a lame duck to handle. Editorials from around Oregon 2017-01-09T05:00:00Z “It turns out that even a lame duck can chart the nation’s course, notwithstanding congressional intransigence and the limitations imposed by the calendar.” Obama delivers on change, but hope is fading 2017-01-14T05:00:00Z Public funding would require a vote during the next election in November 2018, meaning the Chargers would be a lame duck in the city for two more seasons. Examining the decision facing the Chargers: Stay in San Diego, or move to L.A.? 2017-01-04T05:00:00Z Here’s what America heard about President George W. Bush from CBS Evening News correspondent Chip Reid: “He is now not only deeply unpopular, he’s a full-fledged lame duck.” Inside the Beltway: Protective press won’t call Obama ‘lame duck’ 2017-01-04T05:00:00Z A month after the November election, in the lame duck session, the Legislature passed and Snyder signed a new emergency manager law, with an appropriation attached so it was not subject to referendum. A roundup of recent Michigan newspaper editorials 2017-01-02T05:00:00Z After several prods, the lame duck still didn’t keep up, so a helper tucked it under an arm. A Vineyard Gets Its Ducks in a Row, and Visitors Flock In 2016-12-29T05:00:00Z With just three weeks remaining in office, Obama is in what is traditionally regarded as a lame duck phase, as a snarky tweet from the Russian Embassy in the UK drove home. Is Obama using Russia to force a wedge between Trump and his party? | David Klion 2016-12-30T05:00:00Z First, they would be a lame duck for two seasons while they wait for a November 2018 vote, as mentioned above. Examining the decision facing the Chargers: Stay in San Diego, or move to L.A.? 2017-01-04T05:00:00Z Separately, the Russian embassy to the UK tweeted a visual gag calling the Obama presidency a lame duck. Russia vows response to diplomat expulsion from US - BBC News 2016-12-29T05:00:00Z The newest law, passed in lame duck session, is another in a growing list of examples of the governor and Republican-controlled Legislature ignoring the will of the people. A roundup of recent Michigan newspaper editorials 2017-01-02T05:00:00Z Russia’s U.K. embassy responded by taunting the commander in chief’s “lame duck” status. Russia mocks Obama’s ‘lame duck’ status after new sanctions imposed, diplomats expelled 2016-12-29T05:00:00Z The Legislature is awaiting decisions on a slew of bills it sent to the Republican governor during its lame duck session. Ohio House sets days for possible veto override votes 2016-12-23T05:00:00Z The election was thrown to the lame duck House then dominated by the opposition Federalist party. The electoral college: why it exists, how it works and can it stop Trump? 2016-12-18T05:00:00Z He will submit a final budget a year from now, but as a lame duck. McAuliffe submits cautious budget that closes shortfalls and boosts mental-health programs 2016-12-16T05:00:00Z This was a sign that the TPP was on its deathbed, but with the threat of a last-minute push during the “lame duck” session after the election, we needed to be sure. The TPP wasn't killed by Donald Trump – our protests worked 2016-11-28T05:00:00Z The Nov. 12 editorial “A bill fit for lame ducks” suggested that Congress pass the 21st Century Cures Act. Big Pharma-backed bill won’t cure the FDA 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z Another option would be for the House and Senate to pass a separate bill, aides said, though several said that doing so in the lame duck session is not a certainty. Congress may let California National Guard soldiers keep millions in bonuses 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z Before Trump’s election, most lawmakers were preparing to spend the lame duck negotiating a long-term bill to increase government spending and fund the government through next September. Congress prepares a year-end blitz ahead of Trump inauguration 2016-11-14T05:00:00Z “It should be a short lame duck,” said a Senate Republican aide. GOP leadership intact, in holding pattern after Donald Trump win: ‘Victory heals all wounds’ 2016-11-14T05:00:00Z The victor will be a lame duck from the start, he declared. Is Putin’s Russia Ready for Trump’s America? 2016-11-14T05:00:00Z The lame duck session refers to the period of time between the election of Republican Donald Trump as president and the departure of the current president, Democrat Barack Obama, in January. US Sens. Blumenthal, Murphy to discuss lame-duck session 2016-11-13T05:00:00Z White House press secretary Josh Earnest said Obama and McConnell spoke after the election about the priorities for the lame duck session. Donald Trump promised to rip up trade deals. TPP is the first casualty. 2016-11-11T05:00:00Z Among recent lame duck presidents Jimmy Carter issued 36, Ronald Reagan issued 12, George H. W. Bush issued 14, Bill Clinton issued 22, and George W. Bush issued 11. What can President Obama do before he leaves office? 2016-11-10T05:00:00Z Despite the shrinking agenda, Mr. Ryan said two bipartisan bills are still on the to-do list for the lame duck. GOP leadership intact, in holding pattern after Donald Trump win: ‘Victory heals all wounds’ 2016-11-14T05:00:00Z The discord is concentrated mainly in the Senate, where there are three competing proposals jockeying for a floor vote during the lame duck. Congress’s other must-pass measure: Iran sanctions 2016-11-03T04:00:00Z Should she press for Garland’s confirmation in the lame duck to avoid a confrontation over the Court in her first year? Clinton, Obama, Garland, and the G.O.P. 2016-11-07T05:00:00Z But staff-level conversations between the White House and Congress had continued behind the scenes to prepare for a potential vote during the lame duck congressional session that could begin next week. Donald Trump promised to rip up trade deals. TPP is the first casualty. 2016-11-11T05:00:00Z “It’s a lame duck. And they’ll immediately test the new U.S. president with a very difficult position.” Russian warplanes keep buzzing the Baltics. Here’s how NATO scrambles. 2016-11-06T04:00:00Z Until then Obama remains in office, but as a “lame duck” president his wishes are increasingly irrelevant. US faces host of global threats during transition until next president 2016-11-07T05:00:00Z But as Donald Trump’s path to the White House narrows, a potential split is emerging within the party ranks on how to proceed when Congress returns after the election for a lame duck session. Republican senators vow to oppose any Clinton supreme court nominee 2016-11-01T04:00:00Z The administration and GOP congressional leaders may choose not to seek a vote during the postelection lame duck period if it remains well shy of drawing majority support. Obama Makes a Long-Shot Bid for TPP Trade Deal 2016-11-01T04:00:00Z But the furor will likely accelerate the start of her so-called ‘lame duck’ period, when her own political powers are diminished ahead of a presidential election at the end of next year. South Korea Presidential Aides Resign Over Influence Scandal 2016-10-30T04:00:00Z His rearguard action will prove a distraction for Mr Tata, whom the ousted man described as a “lame duck”. Cyrus Mistry hits back at being ousted from Tata 2016-10-26T04:00:00Z Mr. Mistry complained of split power centers and being cornered into being a “lame duck.” Tata: The Mess Spreads At India’s Biggest Company 2016-10-27T04:00:00Z McCain’s colleague from Arizona, Senator Jeff Flake, has adopted a far more conciliatory tone by calling on Republicans to move forward with the Garland nomination in the lame duck session if Clinton is elected. Republican senators vow to oppose any Clinton supreme court nominee 2016-11-01T04:00:00Z He basically said, “Look, we do not want to reopen this. We get some additional legislation passed that supports American manufacturing labor. It goes through, we do this lame duck, no problem”. Singapore's Lee Hsien Loong on the U.S. Election, Free Trade and Why Government Isn't a Startup 2016-10-26T04:00:00Z When asked about Donohue’s future, Collamore said the Chamber’s chief will continue steering the group’s strategy in the post-election “lame duck” session, the next Congress and the first 100 days of the new administration. U.S. Chamber of Commerce close to announcing leadership changes that will shape its lobbying strategy 2016-10-21T04:00:00Z At this point, it doesn’t much matter what Obama wants, as he’ll officially be a lame duck in another 2½ weeks. ObamaCare Catches Fire 2016-10-21T04:00:00Z “I’m convinced that there’s going to be help for Flint in the lame duck,” he said before the vote, referring to the session of Congress after the presidential election in November. Congress Approves Spending Bill, Averting Government Shutdown 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z There is also a proposal to set up a special legal tribunal to handle claims, but that involves procedural and financial considerations Congress might find hard to tackle in a jam-packed lame duck session. Critics claimed Saudi 9/11 bill would have serious consequences. Were they right? 2016-10-14T04:00:00Z Hillary no longer believes she has Republican support to actually make it happen in the lame duck. Singapore's Lee Hsien Loong on the U.S. Election, Free Trade and Why Government Isn't a Startup 2016-10-26T04:00:00Z Some analysts say Putin is taking advantage of Obama’s lame duck status to create “facts on the ground” in Syria. Aleppo, Ukraine, cyber attacks, Baltic threats: what should we do about Putin? 2016-10-15T04:00:00Z “Everybody who wants to get this done believes lame duck absolutely is the best opportunity.” How the politics of trade changed so fast 2016-10-07T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, the departing "lame duck" president works to shape his legacy and begins packing up his belongings. US election 2016: How does it all work? - BBC News 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z Despite the warnings, Congress overwhelmingly voted to override Obama’s veto last month, although congressional leaders have since expressed uneasiness with the law and may try to amend it during the post-election “lame duck” session. Critics claimed Saudi 9/11 bill would have serious consequences. Were they right? 2016-10-14T04:00:00Z Failing to tackle these issues will make the next president “a lame duck for most of his or her term because they’ll have no room to do anything else,” he said. Fiscal Constraints Await the Next President 2016-09-25T04:00:00Z Indeed, after the November election, there should not even be a lame duck session, except for emergency matters, such as Zika. Why the TPP Deal Won’t Improve Our Security 2016-08-23T04:00:00Z Congress to approve the 12-nation trade deal in a "lame duck" session after the Nov. 8 presidential election. Japan's Abe: aging, shrinking population not burden but incentive 2016-09-21T04:00:00Z Congress to approve the deal in a "lame duck" session after the election, where the TPP has been pilloried by both Republican and Democratic candidates. Obama enlists Republican Kasich to press for TPP passage 2016-09-16T04:00:00Z “In lame ducks, all the rules seem to get muddled,” said Representative Paul Gosar of Arizona, a Republican who counts himself among the lame-duck loathers. House Republicans Dread a Possible Election Result: Bipartisanship 2016-09-13T04:00:00Z A bipartisan consensus is emerging to fund the government through mid-December, though some House tea party conservatives are opposed and want a longer duration for the measure to avert a lame duck session of Congress. CDC Director: Just a few weeks’ of Zika funding remain 2016-09-09T04:00:00Z December is often mentioned as a probable end date, but that would require Congress to return for a ‘lame duck’ session after the election. US science agencies face budget limbo 2016-09-05T04:00:00Z Congress could pass a final version of the annual National Defense Authorization Act, but it is more likely to go into lame duck, as has been the case for a few years now. On the Menu When Congress Returns From Recess 2016-09-06T04:00:00Z Supporters are hoping there could be action in the "lame duck" session after the election and before the new Congress next year. Congress has long to-do list, but little chance of action 2016-09-06T04:00:00Z So dicey are the politics that Republican congressional leaders have been unwilling to commit to a vote even in the postelection lame duck Congress. Pacific Trade Pact Faces Rough Road in Congress 2016-09-01T04:00:00Z “People will see him as a lame duck and he will face a very difficult political environment,” she said. Tough economic outlook in Brazil after president removed 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z "People will see him as a lame duck and he will face a very difficult political environment," she said. Tough economic outlook in Brazil after president removed 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z UPS is lobbying members of Congress during the summer recess to get TPP approved this year, most likely in the lame duck session after the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 8. UPS CEO sees 'sense of urgency' over TPP as China seeks own deal 2016-08-15T04:00:00Z Some advocates are hoping that the legislation could be passed as part of the typical last-minute horse trading that happens in the "lame duck" session in between the election and the end of the year. Politics, shootings undercut criminal justice overhaul 2016-08-30T04:00:00Z Some advocates are hoping that the legislation could be passed as part of the typical last-minute horse trading that happens in the “lame duck” session in between the election and the end of the year. Politics, shootings undercut criminal justice overhaul 2016-08-30T04:00:00Z It's looking increasingly likely that the Obama administration is going to push for a vote on the Trans-Pacific Partnership during a lame duck session of Congress following Election Day. Say No to a Lame Duck Trade Deal 2016-08-19T04:00:00Z Chamber of Commerce, the most powerful business lobby in Washington, is not giving up on a possible vote in the "lame duck" congressional session after the Nov. 8 elections. Obama, Singapore leader push Pacific trade deal in state visit 2016-08-02T04:00:00Z Business leaders and trade advocates just weeks ago remained optimistic that Congress would salvage the Trans-Pacific Partnership in a post-election lame duck session, despite both parties backing presidential candidates who said they would spurn it. Odds Worsen for TPP Trade Deal 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z The strategy to pass the TPP in the lame duck, at the furthest possible point from any local accountability for the vote, should appeal to politicians. Trouble for the TPP: Business groups’ desperate PR campaign signals possible failure for trade deal 2016-08-02T04:00:00Z Despite the positive market reaction, his would be a weak, lame duck administration. Why Brazil's Post-Olympics Hangover Will Hit So Hard 2016-08-01T04:00:00Z “There’s a lame duck session, where the politics don’t have to be a part of it,” Menendez said. Corker has a new Iran sanctions bill, but more bipartisan support may be hard to come by 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z Might be unprecedented for a chamber of foreign lawmakers to chant "four more years" for a lame duck US President. The Daily 202: Does Supreme Court decision mean an end to the fight over affirmative action? 2016-06-30T04:00:00Z The grim outlook for securing passage under a new president has made business groups and other trade advocates focused on getting it done in the lame duck legislative session. Odds Worsen for TPP Trade Deal 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z In the Conservative fold, Mr Cameron is a lame duck; his replacement will be appointed by September 7th. Shifting sands 2016-06-30T04:00:00Z With his presidency nearly 93% over, Barack Obama isn’t technically a lame duck. Donald and the Duck 2016-06-27T04:00:00Z In the meantime, the country will be led through its crisis by a lame duck. Britain’s awful vote may be a tipping point 2016-06-24T04:00:00Z The lame duck government is unlikely to push for dramatic change. Brexit Leader: NHS Won't Reap Promised Millions 2016-06-24T04:00:00Z EU exit campaigners reacted angrily to his words, with Conservative MP Dominic Raab dubbing him a "lame duck" president. Key moments in the EU referendum campaign - BBC News 2016-06-23T04:00:00Z In years past, this schedule has delayed final votes on the defense bill until well into the post-election lame duck period. Democrats, advocacy groups look to McCain to hold the line on LGBT protections in defense bill 2016-06-12T04:00:00Z At best the justices could have scheduled a rehearing for the 2016-17 term, with a decision to come when Obama is a technical lame duck if not an ex-president. Donald and the Duck 2016-06-27T04:00:00Z "Eager to exploit his recent spike in popularity, Obama is looking to become the most active lame duck campaigner in recent presidential history," the CNN report said. Ready for Hillary: Obama Reportedly Set to Endorse Clinton This Week 2016-06-06T04:00:00Z This is a rather restrained action by a lame duck president. U.S. Strike on Taliban Leader Is Seen as a Message to Pakistan 2016-05-23T04:00:00Z “But when I think of how many issues are being saved for the lame duck, you’re putting a lot of burden on those frail wings.” Obama races to cement the big Pacific Rim trade deal that all his potential successors oppose 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z During the White House Correspondents Dinner Saturday night, President Barack Obama joked that he only has several more months before he becomes a lame duck. Editorials from around New England 2016-05-07T04:00:00Z Sanders also opposed a lame-duck vote, telling the Oregon Fair Trade coalition: “Holding a vote on the TPP during a ‘lame duck’ session would be going against the will of the people.” Clinton does not back Obama trade vote in post-election congressional session 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z In just six short months, I will be officially a lame duck, which means Congress now will flat-out reject my authority. The Full Transcript of Obama's Speech at the White House Correspondents' Dinner 2016-05-01T04:00:00Z Cabinet ministers accused the “lame duck” US president of making meaningless threats to blackmail the British people into voting to remain in Europe. Eurosceptics pour scorn on Obama's warning against Brexit 2016-04-23T04:00:00Z EU exit campaigners reacted angrily to his words, with Tory MP Dominic Raab dubbing him a "lame duck" president. Barack Obama says Brexit would leave UK 'back of the queue' on trade - BBC News 2016-04-22T04:00:00Z And even if they were sincere in their intentions, shutting down the lame duck session of Congress is not the way to achieve it. A Self-Fulfilling Prophesy 2016-04-15T04:00:00Z But its introduction is indicative of Bentley’s transition from lame duck to political punching bag. Alabama lawmaker files impeachment resolution against governor 2016-04-05T04:00:00Z The win in Columbus deferred a reckoning, but Klinsmann looks more and more like a lame duck. USA's crucial win over Guatemala: five things we learned 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z I don’t think the British people will be blackmailed by anyone, let alone a lame duck US president on his way out.” Eurosceptics pour scorn on Obama's warning against Brexit 2016-04-23T04:00:00Z This includes nominations to the Supreme Court, at least until he is officially a lame duck after the election in November. The Republicans’ SCOTUS obstruction proves that things are only going to get worse in Washington 2016-03-21T04:00:00Z The Hill reports that Texas GOP Sen. Ted Cruz is leading an effort to ensure that Congress does not convene for a "lame duck" session at the end of the year. A Self-Fulfilling Prophesy 2016-04-15T04:00:00Z Nineteen Senators, in fact, declared that they would refuse to accept any nomination by Johnson because he was a lame duck. Does the Senate have a constitutional responsibility to consider a Supreme Court nomination? 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z While other presidents use the lame duck portion of their tenure to get to work on their presidential libraries, Obama has been tying up loose ends. Yes, he tried: what will Barack Obama's legacy be? 2016-03-19T04:00:00Z The words ‘lame duck’ are not in the constitution But Democrats flatly rejected the notion. Democrats see 'cracks' in Republican block of Merrick Garland confirmation 2016-03-17T04:00:00Z Immediately, Democrats gleefully pointed out that such a proposition undermined the claim that Republicans were blocking an Obama nominee out of principle rather than politics. “The words ’lame duck’ are not in the Constitution. Will Merrick Garland be confirmed in the lame-duck session? 2016-03-17T04:00:00Z By showing a willingness to negotiate on policy rather than blocking everything they don't agree with, they would significantly lessen the need for lame duck sessions. A Self-Fulfilling Prophesy 2016-04-15T04:00:00Z Johnson at the time was a lame duck, having decided not seek reelection. Does the Senate have a constitutional responsibility to consider a Supreme Court nomination? 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z “I’d probably be open to resolving this in the lame duck,” Talking Points Memo quotes Orrin Hatch, the Senate’s president pro tem and a Judiciary Committee member, as saying. Don’t Bork Judge Garland 2016-03-17T04:00:00Z If they don’t win the presidency, they would do a lame duck. Democrats see 'cracks' in Republican block of Merrick Garland confirmation 2016-03-17T04:00:00Z Then on Wednesday, Nina Totenberg revealed that Republicans sent back channel word to Obama that if Garland were nominated, they would confirm him in lame duck. The Merrick Garland problem nobody’s talking about: Why his nomination creates another major judicial vacancy 2016-03-17T04:00:00Z For those reasons, lame duck sessions of Congress often see the passage of large, sometimes expensive, and many times controversial pieces of legislation. A Self-Fulfilling Prophesy 2016-04-15T04:00:00Z “I’d probably be open to resolving this in the lame duck.” GOP Weighs SCOTUS Options Against (President) Trump or Clinton 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z However, Hatch also added this morning, “I’d probably be open to resolving this in the lame duck.” Senate Republicans vow to keep Supreme Court blockade intact 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z It's interesting, is it not, that even amid all the campaign screaming, the one calming voice on the national scene seems the lame duck occupant of the White House? The Rise of Trump and the Fall of Dignity 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z But he vows he won't be a lame duck for the remaining months of his career. Fla. GOP Rep. Jeff Miller to retire after 8 terms; wrote overhaul of VA medical programs 2016-03-10T05:00:00Z Instead, President Bush, then a lame duck, used part of the money from the larger, seven-hundred-billion-dollar Troubled Asset Relief Program, a.k.a. the Wall Street bailout, to help the car business. Hillary Clinton’s Nineties Dance at the Flint Debate 2016-03-07T05:00:00Z President Obama is often seen as a lame duck who is hobbling off the Middle East stage in his final 10 months as president. The U.S. remains essential in a changing Middle East 2016-03-01T05:00:00Z That was an important issue I considered in both of the last two elections when I voted for President Obama, who is not a lame duck until after the election. Our Best Comments of the Week 2016-02-27T05:00:00Z GOP obstructionist argument #1: But President Obama is a lame duck who doesn’t deserve a third nominee Watch President Obama’s point-by-point rebuttal of Republicans’ Supreme Court obstructionism 2016-02-24T05:00:00Z "Even with 'lame duck' presidents, there is an historical standard of fairness as to confirming judicial nominees — especially circuit court nominees." Republicans in favor of putting off consideration of a Supreme Court nominee during an election year have received a boost from unexpected ally: Joe Biden, circa 1992 2016-02-23T05:00:00Z He looked and sounded like a lame duck. Obama’s final year in office shaping up to be one of genuine relevance 2016-02-20T05:00:00Z But this record vacancy was not a product of the Thurmond Rule or any sort of constitutional standard that negated a president’s ability to nominate as a “lame duck”. Call for Obama to delay supreme court nomination is 'absurd', say legal scholars 2016-02-17T05:00:00Z And obviously — per their recent rhetoric about Scalia’s successor — they would have only done that in a year when the president was already a lame duck. Republican obstructionism is nothing new 2016-02-15T05:00:00Z Nothing in the Constitution decrees when a lame duck becomes lame. Senators, do your job and vote on the next Supreme Court nominee 2016-02-15T05:00:00Z Four of the leaders attending are “lame ducks,” like Obama, with little time left in office. Obama to welcome Southeast Asian leaders to US for talks 2016-02-15T05:00:00Z “By normal standards, he was successful on Capitol Hill as a lame duck, but compared to his earlier legislative success, not so much.” Obama’s final year in office shaping up to be one of genuine relevance 2016-02-20T05:00:00Z Republicans argued that Obama, as a lame duck, should not fill the vacancy created by Scalia’s death, but leave it to the next president — which they hope will be one of them. Scalia's Body Flown Home as Official Says He Died of Natural Causes 2016-02-15T05:00:00Z Four of the invitees are “lame ducks” with little time left in office, like Obama. Strongmen to predominate at Obama’s SE Asia summit 2016-02-15T05:00:00Z By what definition was Reagan not a lame duck when he put Kennedy forward on Nov. 11, 1987? Scalia’s passing starts a court fight for the ages 2016-02-14T05:00:00Z Speaking on ABC’s “This Week” he added: “We should not allow a lame duck to essentially capture the Supreme Court in the waning months of his presidency.” Supreme Court nomination process sure to be an epic debate 2016-02-14T05:00:00Z In fact, it has been over 80 years since a lame duck president has appointed a Supreme Court justice. Transcript of the Republican Presidential Debate 2016-02-14T05:00:00Z In fact, it’s been over 80 years since a lame duck president has appointed a Supreme Court justice. Read the Full Transcript of the Ninth Republican Debate in South Carolina 2016-02-13T05:00:00Z Fourteen high court nominees has been blocked at least in part because of the president’s lame duck status, according to CQ. Control of the Supreme Court now stake in 2016 2016-02-13T05:00:00Z DeGeneres wondered what Obama, as a lame duck with just 11 months left in office, might do after leaving the Oval Office in January. From pedicures to Instagram, Obama tells all on 'Ellen' -- but did he dance? 2016-02-11T05:00:00Z It was a monumental gesture for a lame duck president, to be sure. “Maybe he feels comfortable there”: Donald Trump gets it in on the unhinged right-wing reaction to Obama’s mosque visit 2016-02-04T05:00:00Z That leaves the current manager, Manuel Pellegrini, as a lame duck even as the team competes for some of the most prestigious prizes in soccer. Manchester City Hires Pep Guardiola as Manager 2016-02-01T05:00:00Z After all, Congress will be in session only 111 days this year, the Republicans control both houses and he’s a lame duck. 4 things Obama can do to prevent the planet from destroying itself before he leaves office 2016-01-24T05:00:00Z Obama traded control of the House for Healthcare reform knowingly becoming a 6 year lame duck. When Will the Candidates Start Talking About the Economy? 2016-01-22T05:00:00Z But they’ve been there and done that and the lame duck blues are upon them. Inside the right wing’s epic Obama meltdown: How their SOTU response showed the bankruptcy of their ideas 2016-01-13T05:00:00Z Obama doesn't want to emphasize his lame duck status, so he's likely to go light on the nostalgia in his last State of the Union. The White House promises a nontraditional address for President Barack Obama's final State of the Union 2016-01-12T05:00:00Z The last President to deliver only a written version was lame duck Jimmy Carter in 1981. See Thomas Jefferson's Letter Declaring That He Wouldn't Give a State of the Union Speech 2016-01-11T05:00:00Z Every President struggles to stay politically relevant in his final year in office, but someone should warn President Obama not to become a caricature of a lame duck. The Billionaire Gun-Control Loophole 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z Current and former White House advisers noted that Obama avoided any slide into "lame duck" status in 2015 with big policy moves including the Iran nuclear deal and an international agreement to fight climate change. Obama's challenge in 2016 campaign year: stay relevant 2016-01-01T05:00:00Z It’s often said that the goal of a lame duck president is legacy-building. Obama charms Jerry Seinfeld in Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee 2015-12-31T05:00:00Z He is unlikely to accept the mantle of “lame duck president”. Obama's year-end press conference: Syria, terror threat likely on agenda – live updates 2015-12-18T05:00:00Z When they did not move, he joked that he now knew he was a lame duck. Physicists in Europe Find Tantalizing Hints of a Mysterious New Particle 2015-12-15T05:00:00Z On Monday, she attended the opening of the final session of the departing military-dominated Parliament, where most delegates are now lame ducks. Aung San Suu Kyi, Long a Symbol of Dignified Defiance, Sounds a Provocative Note 2015-11-17T05:00:00Z The BBC's Jonah Fisher in Yangon says they will face the thorny issue of the upcoming "lame duck" parliamentary session. Myanmar's president promises smooth transfer of power - BBC News 2015-11-15T05:00:00Z The outgoing parliament, meanwhile, will convene another session on Monday and, despite the lame duck status of its members, debate legislation including the next national budget. Myanmar president promises smooth handover of power 2015-11-15T05:00:00Z Mr. Ma is a lame duck, nearing the end of two terms in office. The End of ‘One China’ 2015-11-15T05:00:00Z Then there is the thorny issue of the upcoming "lame duck" parliamentary session. Myanmar election: Suu Kyi's NLD wins landslide victory - BBC News 2015-11-13T05:00:00Z Moore and manager Ned Yost have contracts that expire after next season, making them "lame ducks" — though both said Thursday that they want to remain in Kansas City for years to come. Royals exercise options on Alcides Escobar, Wade Davis; allow Jonny Gomes to become free agent 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z The U.S. became a lame duck when the Obama administration announced its scheme to surrender the contract. China Censors Your Internet 2015-11-01T04:00:00Z Mr. Boehner would not have been able to compromise and cut a deal to try to avoid a federal default if he had not been a lame duck. House Juggles Two Measures That Are Firmly Entwined 2015-10-28T04:00:00Z Said Obama at a Democratic Party fundraiser in his Chicago hometown: "About a year and a half ago people were saying I was a lame duck. We've been flapping our wings a lot." Obama scoffs at talk about his 'lame duck' status: 'We've been flapping our wings a lot' 2015-10-27T04:00:00Z |
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