10 things you need to know today: December 9, 2017
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Shortly after the House passed a two-week spending bill on Thursday, the Senate followed with a vote of 81-14. President Trump signed the bill Friday, temporarily averting a government shutdown. The stopgap measure will keep the federal government open through Dec. 22. Republicans, who are trying to finish work on their tax bill, will need Democrats' help to pass a two-year budget deal. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Thursday Democrats "will not leave here without... Читать дальше...