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House lawmakers return to Washington with a stopgap funding bill atop the list of priorities

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House lawmakers have returned to Washington with a short to-do list after five weeks back in their home districts.

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  1. Federal News Network

    House lawmakers return to Washington with a stopgap funding bill atop the list of priorities (opens Federal News Network)

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    KAAL Rochester's feed description

    House lawmakers return to Washington on Monday with a short to-do list after five weeks back in their home districts. The first order of business is likely a vote on a stopgap funding bill designed to keep the federal government fully funded through early December, removing the possibility of a shut…

  2. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    House lawmakers return with midterms on minds (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    WASHINGTON -- House lawmakers returned to Washington on Monday with a short to-do list after five weeks back in their home districts. The first order of business is most likely a vote on a stopgap spending bill designed to keep the federal government fully funded through early December, removing the…

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