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And even Senator Edward M. Kennedy's seizure, during lawmakers' post-inauguration lunch for Mr. Obama in the Capitol, didn't hijack the coverage.

The exchange between Mr. Obama and the salesman was not nearly as fiery as those that have erupted during lawmakers' events.

But the administration must submit it to Congress for a 90-day review, during which lawmakers can vote to kill it before it takes effect.

This notification to Congress sets off a ninety-day period during which lawmakers provide recommendations, and after which the Administration can kick off talks with the other countries.

The ideological clash came at a hearing before the House Financial Services Committee during which lawmakers debated whether executive pay should be curbed at all companies, not just those receiving federal money.

Ahead of the next legislative session, during which lawmakers will grapple with an existing Medicaid financing shortfall, a bipartisan coalition is considering ways to restore some or all of those family planning dollars, as a cost-saving initiative if nothing else.

But he also became known for his soft-spoken demeanor; during hearings, lawmakers routinely had to remind Brinkman to speak up or get closer to the microphone, so that they could understand what he was saying.

The vote decided whether to proceed to an amend-and-debate period during which lawmakers can continue to mold the final legislative product.

The Nebraska legislature, at the urging of the state's governor, opened a special session Tuesday during which lawmakers were expected to begin introducing myriad bills designed to tweak Nebraska's pipeline siting and safety authority.

The House panel held the first public hearing related to its probe on Monday, during which lawmakers had the opportunity to question FBI Director James Comey and National Security Agency head Adm. Michael Rogers.

Mr. Rudd sought to dispel that argument during a brief statement to lawmakers during his first parliamentary appearance as prime minister.