The Takeaway’s Washington correspondent, Todd Zwillich brings the latest from the Beltway, where William Daley, former Commerce Secretary and a senior JPMorgan Chase executive is being talked about as a new Chief of Staff. Although he has business experience, it remains to be seen if he can cut deals with the Senate.
Senate Democrats have been talking about trying to reform the use of the filibuster. Many Democrats say that filibusters have gotten out of control and are threatening to change hte Senate rules tomorrow when the new Congress convenes.
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