The week ahead at the Capitol

Joint session
With committee deadlines set, the pressure is already on lawmakers to fit plenty of work into a relatively short period of time.
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State lawmakers are working on President's Day. Tonight, members of the Minnesota House will be discussing a renewable energy bill. On Tuesday Congressman James Oberstar will speak to a joint committee at the Capitol about transportation. Capitol reporter Tom Scheck joins Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer for a look at the week ahead.

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