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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2002

Congress returns to work today for a post-election session to consider wrapping up unfinished business.

Top on the agenda is a Department of Homeland Security. An agreement between Democrats and Republicans on the creation of the entity could see legislation passed within days.

Democrats will remain in control for the session because Dean Barkley, an independent replacement for the late Paul Wellstone (D-Minn.), has decided not to align with either party.

Get the Story:
Lame Ducks Return With Bush Directive (The Washington Post 11/12)
Barkley Finds Moment in National Spotlight (The Washington Post 11/12)
Lawmakers Move Toward Compromise Curbing Worker Rights in New Department (The New York Times 11/12)
Minnesotan Won't Pick Side for His Short Term in Senate (The New York Times 11/12)
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