Like a kid counting down the days until “It’s Clobberin’ Time!” on neatly wrapped Christmas presents, Speaker John A. Boehner is absolutely giddy about getting the GOP-controlled Congress underway next month.  

We presume Santa will keep tabs on whether House and Senate Republicans play nice in the new year.  

The 114th: CQ Roll Call’s Guide to the New Congress


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