Congress to extend shutdown deadline

Congress is poised to extend its deadline to pass an omnibus spending bill from Dec. 11 to Dec. 16, according to a statement released today by the House Appropriations Committee.

The new continuing resolution, introduced by committee Chairman Hal Rogers (R-KY), would prevent a government shutdown.

"While progress is being made on negotiations for a full-year omnibus appropriations bill, it is clear that more time is needed to complete the package," Rogers said in the statement.

"This short-term funding resolution will keep the lights on in government and maintain current operations for a few days so Congress can complete and pass an agreement," he continued. "It is my hope and expectation that a final, year-long bill will be enacted before this new deadline."