Let The Games Begin

For John, BLUF:  Please cut a deal.  Nothing to see here; just move along.

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From Politico's "Morning Defense".

LET THE GAMES BEGIN - SENATE TO VOTE ON HOUSE-PASSED SPENDING BILL:  Senators must first clear a 60-vote threshold to end debate on the legislation.  Then, they'll vote to strike a provision in the bill that defunds Obamacare before taking a roll call on final passage, both of which will require a simple majority.

The votes are set to begin at 12:30 p.m. today.

Regards  —  Cliff