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16 Nov, 5 tweets, 2 min read
There are just 14 legislative days left on the calendar. Here's a rundown of what Congress is trying to tackle before the year ends 👇 politico.com/newsletters/hu…
Government funding: Top on the to-do list for many lawmakers is avoiding a government shutdown. (Funding runs out on Dec. 11.) Both sides want to pass an omnibus spending bill rather than punting with another continuing resolution.
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Coronavirus relief: Democrats are still calling for trillions of dollars in new spending, while the GOP is insistent on a targeted measure of around $500 billion. Nancy Pelosi and Mitch McConnell have yet to hold any new talks on an aid package.
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NDAA: Formal negotiations on the National Defense Authorization Act could start this week, with the goal of having a bill on the floor by December. One sticking point: Language that would require military bases honoring Confederate leaders to be renamed.
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Other items: House Democrats and Republicans will hold internal leadership elections this week. No changes are expected at the top of either party.

More on Congress’ to-do list in our Huddle newsletter 👇 politico.com/newsletters/hu…

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