HUFFPOST HILL - Congress Leaving Fiscal House Mostly In Order, Though Fiscal Dishes Still In Sink

Congress might lift the ban on domestic oil exports, which comes at a time of heightened concern over letting Muslim oil into the country. A petition has forced the British Parliament to schedule a debate on whether to prohibit Donald Trump from the country, which is a shame because Trump would be so fun to watch at Prime Minister’s Questions. And a pair of conservative Republicans is trying to revoke John Boehner's post-speakership perks, though Boehner will be damned if anyone takes away his John Deere D110 19-HP Hydrostatic Riding Lawn Mower emblazoned with the congressional seal. This is HUFFPOST HILL for Wednesday, December 9th, 2015:

Staffers planning on hosting ironic sweater parties can breathe easy: @jakesherman: HOUSE IS OUT THIS WEEKEND. Breathe a sigh of relief, Capitol Hill. Short-term CR Friday. Spending/tax fight resumes Mon. Same place.

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