This Week on the Hill: 6 big fights Congress faces as it returns
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Congress returns to Washington facing calls for Rep. Eric Swalwell's resignation amid sexual assault allegations.
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Lawmakers are returning to Washington after a two-week recess to a packed agenda, including growing bipartisan calls for Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) to resign from Congress. These calls stem from sexual assault allegations against Rep. Swalwell, which he has denied. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) has stated her intention to file a motion to expel him. This situation is one of six major legislative and political challenges Congress faces as it reconvenes.
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Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has stated her intention to file a motion to expel Rep. Swalwell.
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