Published 11/22/2008
by Emily Schneider
at CNN Political Ticker
Democratic congressional leaders will begin work on legislation before Obama takes office.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Eager for a quick start, Democratic congressional leaders intend to begin work in early January on priority legislation so it can be ready for President-elect Barack Obama's signature shortly after he takes office, according to officials familiar with the plans.
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