The talks come as Congress finds itself in the last few weeks of its legislative calendar.
Prosecutors don't work by the legislative calendar, of course.
Up until recently, I lived my life according to the legislative calendar.
The 2012 legislative calendar showing when Congress is in session this year.
The summer program consists of two sessions that last three or four weeks, depending on the legislative calendar.
First, only one month remains for Congress to act, and the legislative calendar is already crowded.
Business is placed on the legislative or executive calendar, and becomes available for floor consideration, if the committee reports it.
In the Senate there is only one legislative calendar.
In the rush before Congress's holiday break, the competition for space on the legislative calendar is fierce.
Please be aware that both the legislative calendar and the Congressman's schedule can change unexpectedly.