Senate To Vote Tuesday On CR To Fund Govt., Extenders Through Dec. 11

The Senate put off until Tuesday (Sept. 22) its vote on a continuing resolution to fund the government through Dec. 11 and extend funding for several Medicare and Medicaid programs, among other health care riders. The Senate agreed Thursday (Sept. 24) to hold the vote Sept. 29 at 5:30 p.m. The continuing resolution passed the House on Tuesday (Sept. 22). The funding package includes a number of health care riders, including many backed by the White House , including so-called...