Congress returns with Ryan promising spending bill

Federal Times: WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress returns on Tuesday from a seven-week recess with Speaker Paul Ryan promising a spending bill by month's end to keep the government operating.

The abbreviated, election-season session will last only about 20 days. Lawmakers are scheduled to leave town again in early October to return home and campaign.

There's a lot on the docket, but there's only one thing that Congress must do in the coming month: Figure out a way to keep the government open before spending legislation expires Oct. 1.

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