立法者们回到一个忙碌的瘸子会议,在相互冲突的优先事项中通过关键法案。 Lawmakers return for a busy lame-duck session to pass critical bills amid conflicting priorities.

立法者回到华盛顿参加一个忙碌的瘸腿会议, 目的是通过重要法案, 让政府保持开放, 提供救灾援助, 并批准国防政策法案。 Lawmakers return to Washington for a busy lame-duck session, aiming to pass critical bills to keep the government open, provide disaster relief, and approve a defense policy bill. 参议院民主党也在1月失去多数人控制之前,推动更多法官的确认。 Senate Democrats also push to confirm more judges before losing majority control in January. 支出水平和政策优先事项方面的重大差异可能推迟达成最后协议,直至新一届国会就职。 Significant differences in spending levels and policy priorities could delay final agreements until the new Congress takes office.