Francis in his homily offered reflections on Christmas significance.

averting a government shutdown and punting a spending fight in Congress until early next year.By the time Johnson took the gavel.

while the Senate has passed three that were grouped together in a minibus.The Housepassed the bill.Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he hoped there would be a strong bipartisan vote for the House bill.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries originally called the two-step plan a nonstarter.None have been passed by both chambers.

Neither [Senate Minority Leader Mitch] McConnell nor I want a shutdown.

Biden is expected to sign the bill.a romance budded between their characters until the series finale.

Thank you for showing up at work when you werent well and then.Thank you for making me laugh so hard at something you said.

We were more than just cast mates.I am so grateful for every moment I had with you Matty and I miss you every day.