1. A series of education laws, federal disability insurance, federal funding for highways, and the banning of the sale of several kinds of bath products.
2. The Democrats won the presidential election and the majority in both houses of Congress. This gave them the momentum to pass a number of bills.
3. The Republicans have been ruthlessly fighting the Obama administration, leading to a "lame duck" period.
4. In general politics, only one party may "win," but in policymaking both can benefit from the passing of legislation.
5. Democrats won a number of tax cuts, while Republicans gained some tax benefits for big businesses.
6. Congress keeps most of its processes hidden from the general public.
7. Because according to the article while the media focuses on high attention problems or issues, members of both parties broker secret deals to benefit themselves.
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