Lawmakers Brace for Capitol Hill Power Shift

NPR | By Scott Simon

Published November 9, 2002 at 12:00 AM EST

Republican gains in the midterm elections will bring a new agenda to Capitol Hill, as the GOP reclaims control of the Senate and adds to its advantage in the House. NPR's Scott Simon takes a look ahead with Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-NE) and Sen. Evan Bayh (D-IN).

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