Analysis: For Congress, a daunting September, with much at stake for Buffalo By Jerry Zremski News Washington Bureau Chief Sep 13, 2021 Sep 13, 2021 Updated Mar 25, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save WASHINGTON – September will be the month that proves that Washington works, or that it doesn't.kAmp?5 E96 DE2<6D 7@C qF772=@[ 2?5 E96 ?2E:@?[ 2C6 :>>6?D6]k^AmkAmr@?8C6DD[ =65 3J 2 ?2CC@H 2?5 566A=J 5:G:565 s6>@4C2E:4 >2;@C:EJ[ H:== C6EFC? 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