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So much for fiscal responsibility. The last Congress raised taxes to avoid falling off the fiscal cliff because they failed to come together on belt-tightening measures to avoid automatic tax increases and spending cuts agreed to in 2011.
Congress’ decision cost taxpayers about $4 trillion and put off scheduled spending reforms for at least several months.
The 2013 presidential inauguration will take place on January 21, 2013.
The One Hundred Thirteenth United States Congress is the next meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It is scheduled to meet in Washington, D.C. from January 3, 2013 to January 3, 2015.
The 113th United States Congress will begin on January 3, 2013. There are at least 12 new senators (3R, 8D, 1I) and 67 new representatives (29R, 38D).