News on Outstanding FY10 Appropriations Bills

There is considerable discussion on Capitol Hill about how to pass the seven remaining FY10 appropriations bills before the current continuing resolution expires on December 18th.  One plan currently being discussed would pass them in two parts, separating the Defense bill from the rest of the appropriations.  Other initiatives may "catch a ride" with the appropriation legislation including a jobs creation bill, a bill to raise the debt limit and others.  Read the GovExec full article here:  http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=44172&dcn=todaysnews