Congress returns amid Venezuela operation and facing deadline to avert another government shutdown

Lawmakers return to Washington this week, staring down an end-of-month deadline to avert another government shutdown.

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Congress returns to Venezuela clash, a shutdown deadline and a health care fight

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Congress returns with deadlines looming and big questions on spending and landmark legislation

"I think the overriding thing is going to be the expiration of the [ACA] subsidies that we've talked a lot about at the end of the year," said Loren Duggan.

This week: Congress returns to debate Venezuela, spending, health

President Donald Trump's use of military force to capture Venezuela's president Nicolás Maduro is sure to take center stage ...