Congress is getting tired of passing short-term spending bills, but has no choice but to hold its nose and pass another one Friday to give lawmakers more time to reach a deal on spending through the rest of the fiscal year.

The bill the House and Senate plan to vote on Friday will give Congress just one more week to reach that deal, which lawmakers are hoping and praying is enough time to tie up loose ends on the longer agreement.

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