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Lawmakers Give New Senate Dress Code a Dressing Down

Some senators worry that more casual dress might breed disrespect for Congress. Others argue that the harshest critics have already debased the institution, even in business attire.

By Annie Karni

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Strike Is a High-Stakes Gamble for Autoworkers and the Labor Movement

Experts on unions and the industry said the U.A.W. strike could accelerate a wave of worker actions, or stifle labor’s recent momentum

By Noam Scheiber

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U.S. National Debt Tops $33 Trillion for First Time

The fiscal milestone comes as Congress is facing a new spending fight with a government shutdown looming.

By Alan Rappeport

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The Senate Dress Code Gets a Casual Overhaul

Senator Chuck Schumer, the majority leader, will no longer enforce the informal dress code for the chamber, which for decades has dictated that members wear business attire.

By Robert Jimison