nprnews_____ = ||| lubuntu at wor2|||Behind The Scenes, Presidential Transition Planning Is Underway||| kickerpage = |||no kicker pagenpr for NPRNEWS||| summarynpr = |||In recent years, Congress approved laws formalizing the transition process and ensuring buy-in from the two major candidates, even at this stage of the campaign.

With months to go until the 2020 election, the presidential transition process is already underway.

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Behind The Scenes, Presidential Transition Planning Is Underway

In recent years, Congress approved laws formalizing the transition process and ensuring buy-in from the two major candidates, even at this stage of the campaign.

Workers prepare takeout orders in Houston on May 1. For more than two out of three unemployed workers, jobless benefits exceed their old pay, researchers say. That can raise awkward questions for workers, bosses and policymakers.

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