GOP, Dems in Congress Wrangling Over $1.1 Trillion Spending Bill

Republicans and Democrats in Congress are still trying to work out a $1.1 trillion spending bill despite issues the two sides still need to resolve, NBC News reported.

Current government spending expires Friday at midnight. A short-term spending bill has been introduced, as lawmakers won’t be able to work through all their differences. The measure would ensure the government does not shut down and would fund the government until Dec. 16, according to NBC News.

"This short-term funding resolution will keep the lights on in government and maintain current operations for a few days so Congress can complete and pass an agreement," House Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers, R-Ky., said Wednesday afternoon.

The House will vote on this stop-gap measure on Friday.

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