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News Roundup: Kirk Hopes to Return for Next Congress

Good Monday morning, Alley readers. Here are the early headlines. 

Republican Sen. Mark Kirk of Illinois who suffered a stroke nearly a year ago hopes to return to Congress in January, according to reports

Senate Finance Chairman Max Baucus expects President Obama to unveil a sweeping plan to avert falling off the fiscal cliff if he's reelected, Politico reports.

The major effects of sequestration can be avoided for a few weeks, according to a new report fro OMB Watch, Politico reports.

Democrat Tim Kaine is leading Republican George Allen by three points in the Virginia Senate race, according to a new poll.

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