The 114th U.S. Congress is set to convene, with Republicans in control of both chambers.
Ahead of the first meeting of America's legislative body, the Republican leadership was indicating, their top priority was to tackle controversial legislation, such as the Affordable Care Act and the Keystone XL pipeline.
In an interview with CNN's State of the Union, incoming U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he is aware that with a Democrat in the White House, somehow common ground will have to be found.
IN: "Now he....
OUT: ...some agreement."
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