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Congress will try to buy more time for stimulus negotiations by voting on a one-week extension of government funding until December 18

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Congress will vote on Wednesday on a one-week extension of to buy more time for coronavirus relief negotiations, according to House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer.

“I am disappointed that we have not yet reached agreement on government funding,” Hoyer, the chamber’s number two Democrat, tweeted on Monday. “The House will vote on Wednesday on a one-week CR to keep government open while negotiations continue.”

The move would keep the federal government funded until December 18. Another short-term spending package or large-scale omnibus bill must be passed by then or result in a shutdown.

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