Congress returns from recess this week to face the sudden loss of a senator, a lengthy to-do list and limited time.
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Claudia Grisales is a congressional reporter assigned to NPR's Washington Desk.
Michel Martin is the weekend host of All Things Considered, where she draws on her deep reporting and interviewing experience to dig in to the week's news. Outside the studio, she has also hosted "Michel Martin: Going There," an ambitious live event series in collaboration with Member Stations.