Congress returns to face funding deadline and leadership decisions

Politics · First reported 8 Nov, 22:00 · Updated 22:37

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Congress is back in session after the midterm elections, with a Dec. 11 funding deadline and party leadership contests among the immediate challenges. The available coverage also points to a broader legislative agenda, though the centre-side report excerpt focuses on leadership fights and the shutdown deadline.

Federal funding is set to expire Dec. 11; a House Republican cited by Fox News expects lawmakers may pass a short-term extension through February or March.
Republicans are due to choose leaders for the next Congress, while the centre-side report excerpt also highlights House leadership fighting after GOP losses.
Fox News lists the farm bill, transportation infrastructure, a tax package and the debt ceiling among issues lawmakers must address; the excerpt does not establish which will pass.

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Key facts

Funding deadline: Dec. 11, according to Fox News.
Possible extension: A House Republican told Fox News they expect a continuing resolution through February or March.
House GOP leadership contest: Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan are vying for House minority leader, according to Fox News.
Other listed priorities: Farm bill, transportation infrastructure legislation, a bipartisan tax package and the debt ceiling.