Highway Bill Could Present Bumps for Ryan’s First Week as Speaker

The New York Times: Representative Paul D. Ryan of Wisconsin begins his first full week as speaker of the House as lawmakers try to settle down after last week’s leadership transition and approval of the budget and debt-limit deal.

The big action in the House will be the consideration of a six-year, $325 billion highway and infrastructure measure as lawmakers look for a long-term resolution to a problem that has tied them in knots for years. The existing highway program last week was granted its 35th temporary extension since 2009 — until Nov. 20.

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