In White House, Ryan warns against ‘omnibus’ spending bill

Published September 12, 2016 11:10pm ET



House Speaker Paul Ryan told President Obama and other congressional leaders on Monday he is opposed to passing a massive omnibus spending package at the end of the year.

Ryan, R-Wis., met with President Obama, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Democratic leaders to discuss a path forward on a short-term measure to keep the government funded past a Sept. 30 deadline as well as provide funding to help combat the Zika virus.

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