The House of Representatives plans to begin its 2010 session on Jan. 12, take five major breaks and adjourn Oct. 8, leaving about a month to campaign before the elections.
The schedule announced Wednesday has week long recesses for President's Day (week of Feb. 14), Memorial Day (week of May 31), Fourth of July (week of July 5) and a two week break the weeks of March 29 and April 5 for Easter and Passover.
Its August break will begin somewhat later this year, the week of August 9, and last later, until Sept. 14, because the Jewish New Year begins Sept. 8 for two days.
The schedule:

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