Congress prevented a government shutdown Friday afternoon, as the House agreed in a voice vote on a continuing resolution that gives lawmakers until Wednesday to hammer out an omnibus appropriations bill that includes defense.Government funding was slated to expire at midnight, but has been extended at current levels until the end of Dec. 16.Lawmakers are making “good progress” on a final appropriations package, but need more time to hammer out a deal, said House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers (R-Ky.).“While…
