Senate strikes agreement to clear funding patch on Wednesday to thwart government shutdown

Politico.com - For more and to sign up click here The House and Senate are both set to pass a stopgap funding bill on Wednesday to head off a government shutdown early next week and punt the spending deadline into late December. Senate leaders reached an agreement Tuesday night to fast-track debate on the funding patch, which will keep federal agencies running on current budgets through Dec. 20. The House will…